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P775 KNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,596 mi
Last recorded89,596 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 KNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,194 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

ns/osf inner wings getting corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,194 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

ns/osf inner wings getting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,427 miles

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

osf chassis leg getting corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osf chassis leg getting corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,547 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,547 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,403 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,403 miles

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

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

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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P775 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P775 KNA, 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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P775 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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