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P842 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,383 mi
Last recorded148,383 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 148,383 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 148,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 150,654 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 132,654 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 132,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 125,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,418 miles

nearside front sun visor loose fitting

nearside rear brake light slightly dim

Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,364 miles

engine oil leak

front power steering hose damp

screw in offside rear tyre (not through)removed

Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,507 miles

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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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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P842 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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