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P629 KJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 KJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 139,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 136,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake fluid level low

advise front suspension weak

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and near legal limit

advise travel on handbrake

adviser front shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 136,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

advise front suspension weak

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge -2mm tread

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Aug 2008 127,487 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 127,459 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,822 miles

o/s/r top shock absorber bush worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 106,933 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 106,933 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

wear in front shock lower bushes

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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P629 KJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P629 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 P629 KJC registered?

P629 KJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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