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P721 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 163,079 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 162,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 142,820 miles

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

exhaust mount in secure centre

Fail 29 Sep 2010 142,820 miles

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

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

exhaust mount in secure centre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 131,830 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 124,776 miles

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

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

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

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

front passenger seat frame cracked

rear o/s and middle seat not fitted to vehicle during test/cannot be tested

Pass 15 Sep 2008 124,776 miles

front passenger seat frame cracked

rear o/s and middle seat not fitted to vehicle during test/cannot be tested

Pass 10 Sep 2007 116,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 101,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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P721 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P721 KAC registered?

P721 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P721 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 KAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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