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P239 KUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,919 mi
Last recorded136,919 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 KUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,919 miles

Vehicle is very dirty

Fail 24 Sep 2020 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bottom of b post (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is dirty

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 126,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 117,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 114,400 miles

n/s metal brake pipe slight corrion

propshaft rear rubber cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2013 114,400 miles

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

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

n/s metal brake pipe slight corrion

propshaft rear rubber cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,938 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 86,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,737 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear reg plate slightly discoloured

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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P239 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P239 KUD, 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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P239 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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