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P373 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 79,718 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,412 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,802 miles

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

Nearside sun visor insecure

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,907 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,907 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,262 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,911 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Panhard rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,621 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusting badley.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,621 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust rusting badley.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,131 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 65,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,524 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 64,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,256 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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P373 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P373 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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P373 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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