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P811 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 86,083 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 85,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 83,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,809 miles

Centre Front Slight oil leak from diff

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear Body mount rubber starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear Body mount rubber starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 May 2015 724,696 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 79,024 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 74,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offsidse front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 May 2012 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near side rear wing damaged

Fail 26 May 2012 73,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

near side rear wing damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,704 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear lower inner arch

Pass 5 Dec 2009 66,887 miles

off side front hub wet with oil

Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,626 miles

FULE TANK TO FULE FILLER PIPE PERISHING

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT INDICATOR HAS WATER IN IT

OFF SIDE LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 62,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

FULE TANK TO FULE FILLER PIPE PERISHING

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT INDICATOR HAS WATER IN IT

OFF SIDE LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 50,052 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 50,052 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P811 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P811 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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P811 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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