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P426 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 117,542 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 117,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 115,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 111,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 101,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 90,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,166 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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P426 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P426 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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P426 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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