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P805 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,812 miles

N/S and O/S Front and O/S rear tyres have slight sidewall damage.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 153,377 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 150,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 144,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 140,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 136,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 136,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 133,804 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 133,753 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 129,847 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 129,840 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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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P805 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P805 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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P805 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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