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P435 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,149 mi
Last recorded123,149 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 123,149 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windows tinted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front side windows tinted

Pass 21 May 2012 122,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2012 122,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 119,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 115,064 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 115,027 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 110,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 108,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 103,771 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 103,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 99,590 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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P435 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P435 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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P435 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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