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P418 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,504 mi
Last recorded161,504 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,504 miles

Front inner wheel arches show corrosion offside front shows welded repairs

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Outer sills show welded repairs

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 161,504 miles

Front inner wheel arches show corrosion offside front shows welded repairs

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Outer sills show welded repairs

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 158,878 miles

Front inner wheel arches show corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear body mountings show corrosion and welded repairs

outer sills show welded repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2020 155,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 118,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,861 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,737 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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P418 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P418 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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What year was P418 KAC registered?

P418 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P418 KAC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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