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P783 KNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,487 mi
Last recorded147,487 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 KNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 147,487 miles

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

chassis corroded n/s/r

n/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 147,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

chassis corroded n/s/r

n/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,272 miles

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 27 Sep 2012 146,272 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,637 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc scored & pitted

n/s/r chassis leg corroded to excess

o/s/r brake disc scored & pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 143,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc scored & pitted

n/s/r chassis leg corroded to excess

o/s/r brake disc scored & pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 140,961 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 140,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,124 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

n/s sill corroded at front

n/s wiper rubber poor

Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 126,759 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,746 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 107,083 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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P783 KNA 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 53.3%.

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 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 P783 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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P783 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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