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P779 KNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,013 mi
Last recorded146,013 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 KNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 146,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,002 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,966 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,029 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 120,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 111,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 106,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 102,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,153 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 99,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 96,582 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 96,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P779 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P779 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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What year was P779 KNA registered?

P779 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P779 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 KNA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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