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P518 KYD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,513 mi
Last recorded222,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 KYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 222,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 212,206 miles

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

propshaft rear rubber doughnut slightley cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 202,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 202,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 194,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 183,647 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 183,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 175,881 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 175,880 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 167,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 161,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 149,732 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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P518 KYD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P518 KYD, 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 P518 KYD registered?

P518 KYD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P518 KYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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