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P647 KKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,500 mi
Last recorded174,500 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 KKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 174,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 171,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 171,826 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Jul 2014 169,316 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 161,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/f hub seal damp

underside dirty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 154,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 135,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r seatbelt catch cover missing and oil leaks from front.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 128,680 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 128,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 125,351 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 125,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 118,805 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 118,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 112,134 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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P647 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P647 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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P647 KKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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