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P377 KUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,583 mi
Last recorded209,583 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 KUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 209,583 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 203,419 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2018 203,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket weak in front of rear wheel area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 198,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tailbox missing but remaining section secure (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 198,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tailbox missing but remaining section secure (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 191,480 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 191,478 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 30 Apr 2014 185,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 180,936 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust section slightiy corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 178,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 172,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 167,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 167,356 miles

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 163,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 153,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 153,395 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,552 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,552 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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P377 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P377 KUD, 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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P377 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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