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P890 XKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,632 mi
Last recorded178,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 XKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 178,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 174,065 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 169,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 169,971 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 167,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not pointing at the windscreen (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 167,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling fouling hokey sticks both ways (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering shaft loose (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 160,942 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Dec 2013 155,623 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear lower position light not working

unable to carry out full inspection of O/S/F inner wheel arch, O/S/R inner wheel arch, N/S/R inner wheel acrh, O/S sill, O/S/F & N/S/F sill to floor & N/S/F floor, covered in underseal

Fail 13 Oct 2010 124,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear lower position light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 122,580 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,810 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 104,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side headlight glass is steamed up

Pass 22 Sep 2006 100,435 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 100,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 90,525 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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P890 XKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P890 XKH, 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 P890 XKH registered?

P890 XKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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