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P306 VKG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,040 mi
Last recorded179,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 VKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 179,040 miles

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

Surface corrosion to multiple areas of underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2020 179,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion to multiple areas of underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2018 178,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 175,479 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 174,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working indicators not working. (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings have excessive play. (2.5.A.3c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights not working (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded around suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear tail lights not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s & o/s/r seat belt catches broken. (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 173,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 164,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 160,937 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 160,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,656 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2011 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2010 149,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 146,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 143,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 143,904 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Boot floor is corroded but not considered excessive

Both outer sills are corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 140,421 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 140,421 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 136,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 133,706 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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P306 VKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P306 VKG, 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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P306 VKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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