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P423 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,245 mi
Last recorded200,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2015 200,245 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

floors corroded

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2014 187,475 miles

Nearside rear seat baelt buckle cover missing

Rear no Plate deteriated

all brake pipes rusting

all suspension components contaminated with mud

all suspesnion buhses wwearing

all wiper baldes worn

nails in both front tyres

oil leak engine

waer and rust front and rear brake dsic's

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

Fail 22 Jul 2014 187,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear seat baelt buckle cover missing

Rear no Plate deteriated

all brake pipes rusting

all suspension components contaminated with mud

all suspesnion buhses wwearing

all wiper baldes worn

nails in both front tyres

oil leak engine

waer and rust front and rear brake dsic's

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

Pass 18 Jul 2013 183,221 miles

Front number plate delaminating.

Rear bump stop missing at n/s.

Rear number plate fading.

Corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 183,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Front number plate delaminating.

Rear bump stop missing at n/s.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 177,551 miles

Corrosion on o/s inner sill.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight warpage in rear brake disc.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 171,512 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight.

Corrosion around rear body mounting at o/s.

Corrosion on rear boot floor.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 164,164 miles

Corrosion on rear floor.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 164,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear floor.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 153,396 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.Corrosion on o/s & n/s outer & inner sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 144,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 125,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 109,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 108,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in both rear top shocker bushes.

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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P423 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P423 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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P423 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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