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P843 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,566 mi
Last recorded206,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 May 2015 206,566 miles

corrosion beginning to o/s n/s rear chassis by bump stop area

Pass 13 May 2014 196,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 186,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 176,315 miles

rear door sill beginning to corrode -- wear to rear tyres - on limit -- steering box beginning to leak -- o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 165,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight fluid leak from steering box -- rubber prop joint beginning to crack -- rears oh sills corroded by body mountings -- one o/s tail lamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2010 156,163 miles

fluid leak beginning to steering box -- wear to front tyres -- o/s rear bump stop missing -- n/s front inner wing corroded - outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2009 145,975 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box -- o/s rear arch beginning to corrode by belt mounting

Pass 29 Apr 2008 135,208 miles

o/s front inner wing beginning to corrode -- front brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2007 125,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 114,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 103,489 miles

All tyres worn †rear shock absorbers - wear bottom mountings

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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P843 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P843 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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P843 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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