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P562 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

149,844 mi
Last recorded149,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 149,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 149,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,411 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,359 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 148,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 148,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 148,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 148,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 148,463 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished on the inner side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2014 148,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 146,758 miles

both front metal caliper brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear axle brake pipes are showing coosion

Pass 9 Jul 2012 143,053 miles

Offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted & corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 142,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted & corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 133,745 miles

ADVISE... Nearside rear lower side light not working

ADVISE... Slight oil leak from trans/park prake drum

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,745 miles

ADVISE... Nearside rear lower side light not working

ADVISE... Slight oil leak from trans/park prake drum

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 127,217 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2010 127,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,917 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 100,788 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,245 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,241 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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P562 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P562 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.

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P562 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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