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P224 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,103 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear secondary position light inoperative

Offside inner wing corroding under bonnet area

Offside rear body mouting corroded

Unable to inspect centre rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear secondary position light inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner wing corroding under bonnet area

Offside rear body mouting corroded

Unable to inspect centre rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,624 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P224 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P224 KAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P224 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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