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P569 XKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,056 mi
Last recorded150,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 XKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 150,056 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 150,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,651 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 139,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 105,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,154 miles

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

bonnet catch sticking

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both outter foot plates heavely corroded

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing panels corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both outter foot plates heavely corroded

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing panels corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,804 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion to offside front caliper brake pipe

Fail 13 Jul 2010 99,801 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion to offside front caliper brake pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,958 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

rear propshaft joint rubber drive mounting badly cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,955 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear propshaft joint rubber drive mounting badly cracking

Pass 23 May 2008 98,160 miles

front exhaust pipe slight blow

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 May 2008 98,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust pipe slight blow

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,669 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,667 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear propshaft rubber coupling badly cracked

washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2006 93,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 93,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight wear in top nearside shockabsorber bush

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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P569 XKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P569 XKH, 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 P569 XKH registered?

P569 XKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P569 XKH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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