MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear door shut/wheel arches corroded
Brake fluid level low
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
Offside front outer side light not working
Offside rear bump stop missing
Offside sill near body mount corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pump weeping oil
Rear boot floor corroded
Rear seats have been removed
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in steering UJ
Stone chip in windscreen
Washers slightly blocked
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both rear door shut/wheel arches corroded
Brake fluid level low
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
Offside front outer side light not working
Offside rear bump stop missing
Offside sill near body mount corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pump weeping oil
Rear boot floor corroded
Rear seats have been removed
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in steering UJ
Stone chip in windscreen
Washers slightly blocked
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
damage to offside rear door
nearside sun visor not secure
nearside front sun visor loose fitting
nearside rear brake light slightly dim
engine oil leak
front power steering hose damp
screw in offside rear tyre (not through)removed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P842 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P842 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 P842 KAC registered?
P842 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P842 KAC safe to buy?
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