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P446 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,336 mi
Last recorded158,336 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 158,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting bush detteriated

complete underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2018 158,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged holed under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated both diff seals (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated both holed by seat mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired x4 body mounts detached and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner door slams (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision both inner arches holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underside heavy corrossion lack of structural strength

Pass 15 Aug 2017 155,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 151,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 146,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 141,241 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,706 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 119,542 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 102,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P446 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P446 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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P446 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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