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P421 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,930 mi
Last recorded153,930 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 153,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 153,929 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 149,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 149,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,751 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,395 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2010 136,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,747 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 114,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

emissions very near limit, suggest service

slight oil leak from timing cover

Pass 21 Sep 2007 114,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

emissions very near limit, suggest service

slight oil leak from timing cover

Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 109,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P421 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P421 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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P421 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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