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P894 KON

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,590 mi
Last recorded173,590 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 KON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 173,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play x 2 need adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure cage/straps corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both wheel arches seat belt mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both boot floor area holes with poor repair near boot seat mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 in middle seats ()

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively x 2 also leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle tie bar bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel and in most linkages (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side rusty some parts under sealed so not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake travel adjustment needed

unable to inspect sills as sill covers and steps fitted

battery terminal loose

Pass 2 Jul 2018 169,145 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 162,773 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 154,047 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in link bar on rear anti roll bar

unable to check rear seat belts operation

Fail 6 Jun 2016 154,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

service brake effort only just met at 54% system may require service or repair

Pass 21 May 2015 149,753 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 139,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 137,108 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 28 May 2013 137,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 130,574 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 130,418 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 121,026 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,317 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 91,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,473 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 82,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,172 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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P894 KON is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P894 KON, 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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P894 KON is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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