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P406 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,384 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 65,446 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 59,406 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2015 55,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2014 50,470 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 50,461 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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P406 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P406 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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P406 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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