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P395 KKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 KKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2015 103,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 100,787 miles

surface rust on outer sills

underbody of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 May 2013 97,263 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 18 May 2012 92,052 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 17 May 2011 87,491 miles

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Pass 26 May 2010 82,708 miles

slight play in near side front swivel joint

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 26 May 2009 76,743 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

all coil springs starting to corrode

both rear door shuts starting to corrode

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2008 69,699 miles

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

engine has oil leek

Pass 22 May 2007 63,615 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 11 May 2006 61,186 miles

offside rear tyre under inflated

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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P395 KKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P395 KKJ, 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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P395 KKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P395 KKJ safe to buy?

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