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P914 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 163,578 miles

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

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

Nearside centre seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside rear door shut slightly corroded

PAS box has a slight misting of oil

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

Reverse lights inop

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Underside of vehicle including wheel arches very dirty

Various patch welding present

Fail 7 Mar 2014 163,578 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside centre seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside rear door shut slightly corroded

PAS box has a slight misting of oil

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

Reverse lights inop

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Underside of vehicle including wheel arches very dirty

Various patch welding present

Pass 30 Jan 2013 151,824 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 157,814 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,546 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 144,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tow bar ball removed at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2010 131,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

tow bar ball removed at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2009 125,040 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 125,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 119,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,245 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 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P914 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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What year was P914 KAC registered?

P914 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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