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P27 KKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 KKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 146,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 146,366 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 144,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure pitman arm (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front UJ WORN

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise road wheels slightly protrude body

Pass 16 Aug 2013 127,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 132,967 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 132,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil light on dash (pressure)

Thermostat bleed screw leaking antifreeze

Pass 17 Jul 2008 122,229 miles

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2008 122,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 14 Jul 2007 104,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,993 miles

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

N/S/R rubber bumper stop missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,645 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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P27 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P27 KKE, 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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P27 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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