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P63 KKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,734 mi
Last recorded184,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 KKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 184,734 miles

Both front axle swivel joints leaking

Corrosion on nearside of bulkhead however not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Corrosion to nearside sill front and rear however not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Corrosion to offside outer sill however not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 181,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 172,227 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 167,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from both swivel joint on front diff

Pass 15 Nov 2012 167,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from both swivel joint on front diff

Pass 23 Nov 2011 162,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 156,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front hub swivel joints leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 153,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 149,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 149,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 143,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 137,864 miles

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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P63 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P63 KKE, 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 P63 KKE registered?

P63 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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