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P646 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,996 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 158,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 155,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 151,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 149,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 145,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 144,029 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 141,495 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 141,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 135,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 126,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 118,724 miles

Both sides rear shocks upper bushes worn - just meet criteria

Exhaust corroding

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pies corroding

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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P646 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P646 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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What year was P646 KAC registered?

P646 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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