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P408 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,411 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,411 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges

Offside Front floor

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Rear brake discs rusty

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front floor

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal travel.rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,303 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,964 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 59,964 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,495 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,495 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,156 miles

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

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

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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P408 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P408 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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P408 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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