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P244 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,627 mi
Last recorded157,627 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 157,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 157,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 157,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion n/s/f body mount sill

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2019 152,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head light lose

engine oil leak

oil on offside front back plate but not leaking onto disc

oil on steering box but not dripping

Fail 12 Dec 2018 148,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head light lose

engine oil leak

oil on offside front back plate but not leaking onto disc

oil on steering box but not dripping

Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 143,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

oil on steering box

Pass 16 Dec 2015 140,285 miles

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

exhaust fouling on frame

Fail 10 Dec 2015 140,285 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

exhaust fouling on frame

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,919 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,919 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,281 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 115,284 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

ADV PETROL FILER HOSE CRACKING

ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYED

REAR EXHAUST HANGER LOOSE

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 106,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both head lights mounts worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,061 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 95,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 92,649 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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P244 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P244 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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P244 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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