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P422 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,947 mi
Last recorded160,947 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 159,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 154,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 151,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 151,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 147,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 146,232 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Nov 2008 139,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 139,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 131,849 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 121,915 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO ABOUT 2.5MM

Pass 4 Jul 2005 107,456 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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P422 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P422 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 P422 KAC registered?

P422 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P422 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 KAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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