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ExpiredMileage
94,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both sides corrosion to inner sills by body mountings at bottom of 'A' posts
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle centre support joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rubber dust covers on steering and suspension parts perished and starting to crack and surface split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle centre stabilizer a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to front suspension mounting points
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi-pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes that are not copper (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both steel fuel lines have corrosion
oil leaks from engine gear box and transmition cooling pipes
slight corrosion to near side chassis
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Near side rear tyre under inflated
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
has oil leak comeing from park brake drum
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front to rear metal brake pipes(x2)show corrosion.
near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front to rear metal brake pipes(x2)show corrosion.
near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm
both rear tyres perished
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise rear tyres worn and perished †advise o/s/f swivel joint damp †advise oil leak to engine
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise exhaust middle section corroded †advise o/s/f swivel joint damp
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P639 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 P639 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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P639 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.
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