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P478 KOE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,507 mi
Last recorded163,507 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 163,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 162,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front to rear (6.1.A.1)

underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2017 162,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front to rear (6.1.A.1)

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 159,176 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 159,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 157,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 150,199 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 150,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 131,225 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 117,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,883 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,883 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 60,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,393 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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P478 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P478 KOE, 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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P478 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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