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P285 KPY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

261,871 mi
Last recorded261,871 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 261,871 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 244,702 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prevouse weilding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 244,700 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prevouse weilding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 238,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 230,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

service brake has only just met the minimum requirements.

slight oil leak from engine

small leak from fuel tank

Pass 22 Mar 2018 223,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2018 223,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2017 215,659 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 215,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 203,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper steering pivot slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 195,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 13 Apr 2015 195,328 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 186,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 174,768 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel hub

Fail 30 Apr 2013 174,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in n/s/f wheel hub

Pass 24 Apr 2012 161,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 156,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 150,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 142,659 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 142,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 135,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 122,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,842 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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P285 KPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P285 KPY, 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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P285 KPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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