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P477 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,331 mi
Last recorded182,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 182,331 miles

corrosion developing

offside rear tyre 2/3mm

oil leak

small exhaust blow

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 178,982 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis surface rust

n/s sill plates coming away from under sills

Fail 14 Feb 2017 178,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

chassis surface rust

n/s sill plates coming away from under sills

Pass 25 Jan 2016 153,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 161,419 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 161,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 158,194 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

off side rear tyre has small cracks in outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 152,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 149,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 146,157 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 142,163 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 142,127 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 133,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 125,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P477 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P477 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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P477 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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