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P249 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,064 mi
Last recorded17,064 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 16,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air pipe from vacuum pump perished

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,420 miles

air pipe from vacuum pump perished

Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,543 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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P249 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P249 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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What year was P249 KAC registered?

P249 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P249 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 KAC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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