MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,507 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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