CarVerify

Free Car Check

P547 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,759 mi
Last recorded171,759 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,759 miles

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

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

Rear offside and nearside rear bumpstop rubbers missing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 171,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ends to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear offside and nearside rear bumpstop rubbers missing

Pass 26 Mar 2016 158,956 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 158,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 148,000 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING

Fail 31 Mar 2015 148,000 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 135,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED ,BUT NOT LEAKING GASES

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR PROPSHAFT FLEXIBLE RUBBER COUPLING UNIT BREAKING UP

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE OUTER SIDE STEP VERY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 112,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,858 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P547 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P547 KAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P547 KAC?

You can check the full history of P547 KAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P547 KAC registered?

P547 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P547 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P547 KAC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P547 KAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P547 KAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.