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P795 KNA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,291 mi
Last recorded172,291 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 KNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 172,291 miles

both rear tyres split in between treads

Fail 26 Feb 2013 172,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres split in between treads

Pass 15 Jul 2011 161,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 161,548 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 153,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 146,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 146,904 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 140,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 140,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front inner wing holed

offside front inner wing holed

Pass 4 Jan 2007 125,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 120,622 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 120,621 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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P795 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P795 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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P795 KNA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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