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P605 KJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 KJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,024 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,998 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,139 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 77,460 miles

no.plate lights going dim

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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P605 KJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P605 KJC, 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 P605 KJC registered?

P605 KJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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