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P914 CCK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,553 mi
Last recorded261,553 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 CCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 261,553 miles

General corrosion around chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2018 257,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 253,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 250,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 247,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 244,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 241,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 234,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 234,483 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 222,160 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 222,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 208,745 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 208,743 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 194,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 179,158 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 179,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 167,150 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Dec 2007 167,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Dec 2006 151,368 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 151,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 136,208 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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P914 CCK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P914 CCK, 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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P914 CCK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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