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P406 KKJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 KKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 164,609 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 164,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 152,534 miles

body rusty

both front tyres very low

engine smothered in oil oil at min level

exhaust rusty

f/o/s inner pad very low !!

hand brake leaver poor in operation ( button fault)

ignition switch stiff in operation

n/s door lock faulty

Pass 9 Feb 2007 142,347 miles

a/d items on fail 584693637058

Fail 2 Feb 2007 147,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak noted very bad

exhaust noted rusty

f/o/s wheel bearing noted worn

front and rear disc noted worn

r/n/s tyre noted worn on outer edge

r/n/s upper light lens noted cracked

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2006 131,703 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 90% WORN AND POOR!!

exhast rusty

oil leak

tapley brake test

underside genrally rusty in places

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 KKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P406 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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What year was P406 KKJ registered?

P406 KKJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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