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P401 KKL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 KKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,406 miles

front bumper end cap insure

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f + n/s/f door inner sell (lower) corroded (hole in sell)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f +n/s/f radius arm rearmost rubber bush slightly deteriorating

o/s/r + n/s/r trialing arm foremost rubber bush slightly deteriorating.

oil leak under engine

Fail 6 Apr 2017 146,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front bumper end cap insure

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f + n/s/f door inner sell (lower) corroded (hole in sell)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f +n/s/f radius arm rearmost rubber bush slightly deteriorating

o/s/r + n/s/r trialing arm foremost rubber bush slightly deteriorating.

oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,027 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs rusting / worn

near side front brake pads worn very low

oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 124,010 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 119,708 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 119,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 109,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 101,211 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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P401 KKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P401 KKL, 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 P401 KKL registered?

P401 KKL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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