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P824 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,855 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

NS HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside water in headlight

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion in 3 places (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,900 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,890 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,063 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

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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P824 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P824 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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What year was P824 KAC registered?

P824 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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