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P380 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,350 mi
Last recorded193,350 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 193,350 miles

no rear seats when tested rear seat belt prescribe area corroded & holed

Pass 8 May 2012 89,202 miles

NO REAR SEATS AT TIME OF TEST,REAR N/S BODY MOUNTING CORRODED ,LONG BRAKE PEDAL

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 184,059 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 178,548 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 178,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 171,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 162,528 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 162,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 153,631 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 146,151 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 146,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P380 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P380 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 P380 KAC registered?

P380 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P380 KAC safe to buy?

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