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P846 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,138 mi
Last recorded185,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 185,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 180,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 175,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 169,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 165,398 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 159,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 152,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 144,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 136,642 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,891 miles

boot floor corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 126,891 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,099 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 114,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 99,308 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 99,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,137 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2006 94,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre low tread

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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P846 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 P846 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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P846 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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