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P492 KOE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under exceleration (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mountings and seat belt mounting also under bonnet strut tops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 153,506 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded on inside of rear upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper shock mount area - repair not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded on inside and under side of rear upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper shock mount area - repair not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (possibly manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front differential input pinion bearing play/loose

Fail 6 Jan 2022 153,502 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod, off side bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gusset section by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gusset section by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to rear diff - split and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front differential input pinion has play/loose

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,148 miles

under body corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 153,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed worn bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,175 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable SWIVEL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 150,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable SWIVEL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 147,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 135,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,497 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,284 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 560,465 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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P492 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P492 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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P492 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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