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P42 RKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 142,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 139,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 139,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 138,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 127,522 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 127,456 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 103,644 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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P42 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P42 RKX, 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 P42 RKX registered?

P42 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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