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P418 KOE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,286 miles

Condition of exhaust middle pipe

Corosion to both outersills borderline

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,449 miles

Corosion to main brake pipes

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,363 miles

Corosion to nearside main brake pipe

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

Oil leak

Wear to offside front & nearside rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Condition of all 4 tyres side walls

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

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

Slight play in steering components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,109 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,377 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 70,370 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,082 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,079 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,692 miles

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

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 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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P418 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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