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P422 KOE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,871 mi
Last recorded195,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 195,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 195,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 190,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion mount area forward of rear axle both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r inner arch has some corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2017 190,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion mount area forward of rear axle both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r inner arch has some corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 185,716 miles

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

Offside Rear inner arch body corroded but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

vehicle underbody undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2016 185,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear inner arch body corroded but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 185,602 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both below rear doors (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 182,001 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 182,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2014 172,073 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 171,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine leaking oil

nearside front body mounting corroded

offside front body mounting corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 167,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 165,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 165,316 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 160,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear view mirror missing

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted/worn

oil leak at engine

Fail 21 May 2011 160,362 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn/pitted

oil leak at engine

Pass 22 May 2010 155,614 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 23 May 2009 153,414 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Fail 21 May 2009 153,410 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 9 May 2008 145,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 131,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 115,703 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 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P422 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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P422 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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