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P753 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,345 mi
Last recorded141,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 141,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings down both inner door sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play front and rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak brake boost pump

Pass 14 Mar 2016 135,758 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 127,163 miles

Both side rear shock absorber top bushes worn

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

Oil leak from engine

Slight perishing on rear propshaft coupling

Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,163 miles

Both side rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Oil leak from engine

Slight perishing on rear propshaft coupling

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2014 101,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,560 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,422 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,852 miles

Slight oil leak rear of engine

Slight wear in both rear top shock absorber mounting rubbers

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,060 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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P753 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P753 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.

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P753 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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