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P338 KFC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 KFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,816 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 140,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 119,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,210 miles

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

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,333 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 109,330 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre rear & nearside rear seat belt buckles broken but still operate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear lower sidelight not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jan 2008
Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,430 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,309 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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P338 KFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P338 KFC, 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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P338 KFC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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