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P639 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,383 mi
Last recorded94,383 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 94,383 miles

both sides corrosion to inner sills by body mountings at bottom of 'A' posts

Pass 21 May 2024 94,037 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 94,035 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2023 92,616 miles

rubber dust covers on steering and suspension parts perished and starting to crack and surface split

Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,310 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 85,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,134 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 79,132 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,061 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 71,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,799 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,684 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,645 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,812 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,798 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,586 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 29,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,987 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 27,978 miles

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

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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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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