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P448 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,734 mi
Last recorded202,734 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 202,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 198,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 195,223 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 195,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 188,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 180,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 173,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 165,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,967 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,036 miles

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

front outrigger/body mounts corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 140,309 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on nearside rear outer steel brake pipe

corrosion on rear floor chasis and sills rear floor holed

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven 2mm of tread approx in places

no rear most seats fitted offside rear seat belt frayed

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2010 140,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on nearside rear outer steel brake pipe

corrosion on rear floor chasis and sills rear floor holed

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven 2mm of tread approx in places

no rear most seats fitted offside rear seat belt frayed

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2009 131,273 miles

corrosion on floor and sills.

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 131,273 miles

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

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

corrosion on floor and sills.

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 121,710 miles

corrosion on outer sills.corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 121,710 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on outer sills.corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 110,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on outer sills.

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,419 miles

corrosion on outer sills.

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 97,024 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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P448 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P448 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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P448 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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