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P656 LKK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,920 mi
Last recorded175,920 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 LKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 175,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 175,920 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2015 175,530 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

all welding repairs covered in undersill

battery loose

both rear shock absorber mountings worn

brake pipe across axle corroded

coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

front shock absorber mountings bushes worn

rear mounting areas heavily corroded

trigger point not met

vehicle very muddy

Pass 22 Mar 2014 160,686 miles

engine oil leaks

fluid around power steering pipes

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tractor joint leaking

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear outersill end closing panels in rear wheel arches rusted through, outside prescribed areas

offside rear bump stop missing

play in offside front wheel bearings

rear metal brake pipes corroded

road test carried out for brakes

weld repairs to outersills

Fail 19 Mar 2014 160,598 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

road test carried out for brakes

weld repairs to outersills

engine oil leaks

fluid around power steering pipes

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tractor joint leaking

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear outersill end closing panels in rear wheel arches rusted through, outside prescribed areas

offside rear bump stop missing

play in offside front wheel bearings

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 159,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes across rear axle corroded.

coil springs corroded.

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f closing sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

unable to inspect steering and suspension fully due to axle.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 149,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,911 miles

Oil leak

offside front interior door handle stiff

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,473 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 134,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 128,720 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 113,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 105,800 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 105,779 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P656 LKK 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P656 LKK, 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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P656 LKK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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