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P405 KOE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel tank strap broken

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,120 miles

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

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

offside floor has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,272 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,913 miles

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

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

nearside front hocky stick has slight play in rear axle bush

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,357 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,730 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 95,726 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust fitted incorrectly touching body

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear antiroll bar inner bushes slight play

nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear antiroll bar inner bushes slight play

nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front & offside far rear seat belt stalks damaged but working fine

rear shock absorber upper & lower bushes worn nearly to exess

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in all anti roll bar inner bushes

slight play in front prop shaft rear univ/joint

Pass 14 Dec 2005 70,865 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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P405 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P405 KOE, 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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P405 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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