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P48 KKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 KKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 138,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 132,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 116,666 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2007 103,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 103,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,123 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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P48 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P48 KKE, 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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What year was P48 KKE registered?

P48 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P48 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 KKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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