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P692 KYA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP692 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 172,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front uj (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 172,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front uj (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 172,321 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

under side corroded

under side muddy

Pass 25 Nov 2021 171,782 miles

under side muddy

Pass 1 Dec 2020 170,808 miles

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

under side corroded

under side muddy

Pass 13 Sep 2019 170,683 miles

under side muddy

Pass 19 May 2018 70,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

muddy under neath

Pass 17 May 2017 170,581 miles

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

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

tested in wet condions

under side of vehicle dirty and muddy

Pass 19 May 2016 165,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 164,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

both sills repaired

Pass 22 Jun 2013 162,232 miles

extensive welding repairs done to under side of vehicle at time of test

some play to front drive system not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 160,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 160,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 158,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 153,915 miles

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

o/s front body mount corroded and weak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 147,468 miles

Corrosion appearing in o/s/r wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2009 147,468 miles

Corrosion appearing in o/s/r wheel arch

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,066 miles

General corrosion appearing around floorpan

Pass 14 Jul 2007 128,978 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 128,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 116,650 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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P692 KYA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P692 KYA, 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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P692 KYA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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