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P379 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,088 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 83,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 81,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,809 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,809 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,991 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 170,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,228 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,891 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 60,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,407 miles

Exhaust system corroded quite heavily

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

Small chip in offside headlamp glass

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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P379 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P379 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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P379 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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