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P627 KRD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

259,589 mi
Last recorded259,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 KRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 259,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near-side body mountings corroded (centre, front & rear)

off-side body mountings corroded, (centre, front & rear)

slight PAS leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 244,277 miles

under body repaires

wear front disc

Pass 7 Dec 2010 226,751 miles

fuel lift pump weeping fuel

hub play o/s/f

Pass 18 Dec 2009 217,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 204,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 204,041 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

os headlight lens cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2007 192,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 179,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 166,947 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 166,715 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted

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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P627 KRD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P627 KRD, 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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P627 KRD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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