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P592 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,383 mi
Last recorded164,383 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 164,383 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 160,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 156,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,749 miles

Both outter sills corroded

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 145,648 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 141,990 miles

Both rear acrhes/step sills getting corroded.

Both rear tyres getting low.

Both rear undersills getting corroded.

Brake pipes to front flexs getting corroded.

Front abd rear spring retainers getting corroded.

Front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded.

Front centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting worn.

Front shocker bushes getting worn.

Front swivel hubs showing signs of weaping.

Near side front side light dull.

Near side rear lower side light in-op.

Off side rear floor corroded and holed.

Oil leak.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Some corrosion both front inner wings.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 141,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

both rear arched/step sills getting corroded

both rear undersills getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to rear chassis to body mounts appear ok

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front and rear spring retainers getting corroded

front centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front shocker bushes getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

some corrosion both front inner wings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,752 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 137,752 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 132,563 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,229 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 127,229 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 121,779 miles

both outer sills getting corroded

brake pipes to rear calipers getting corroded

engine oil leak

rear floors and floor crossmember getting corroded

small chip offside windscreen

some corrosion both rear step sills near seatbelt mounts

some play front and rear drop links

some play rear shocker bushes

tow bar mountings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,424 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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P592 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P592 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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P592 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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