MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail behind tyre (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)
oil leak from engine area
slight perishing on nearside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)
oil leak from engine area
slight perishing on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
sills/ flooring and chassis corroded in many places
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both floors/inner and outer sills corroding
both nearside steering boots perishing
rear chassis corroding
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both floors/inner and outer sills corroding
both nearside steering boots perishing
rear chassis corroding
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P493 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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P493 KOE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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