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P437 KAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 KAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 109,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

inner wings corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

inner wings corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,331 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion to both in inner wings

Major oil leaks

N/s/r body mounting area heavily corroded

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion to both in inner wings

Major oil leaks

N/s/r body mounting area heavily corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,454 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to both inner wings

O/s/f tyre wearing

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,421 miles

All coil springs heavilly corroded

Battery Insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both inner wings

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,421 miles

All coil springs heavilly corroded

Battery Insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both inner wings

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,720 miles

brake pipes corroding

oil leaks

slight brake squeal

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,291 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,576 miles

1/engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,218 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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P437 KAV 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 71.4%.

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 P437 KAV, 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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P437 KAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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