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P580 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

242,993 mi
Last recorded242,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 242,993 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 234,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 234,190 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 227,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 227,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 213,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 202,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 191,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2008 191,433 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 182,747 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 182,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 172,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 172,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both headlamp patterns and output effected by covers

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

Left rear inner and both front inner brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 160,769 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Slight play in L/H front hub bearing

Slight wear in L/H rear antiroll bar link

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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P580 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P580 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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What year was P580 KAC registered?

P580 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P580 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 KAC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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