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P354 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,686 mi
Last recorded202,686 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 202,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 202,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 200,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 198,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 196,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 196,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 195,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 195,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 193,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 191,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 185,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 176,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 167,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 136,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 86,584 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slightly play at both nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2005 76,907 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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P354 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P354 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 P354 KAC registered?

P354 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P354 KAC safe to buy?

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