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P654 KHN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 KHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,461 miles

brake pipes surface rust

exhust back box corroded minor leek

minor surface rust throughout..

Fail 4 Jul 2018 131,416 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes surface rust

exhust back box corroded minor leek

minor surface rust throughout..

Pass 4 Feb 2017 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mud to vehicle underside

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting front sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,323 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,121 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,259 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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P654 KHN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P654 KHN, 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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P654 KHN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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