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P916 LKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,145 mi
Last recorded198,145 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 198,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel is wet no source of leakage

Offside Front Inner Wheel is wet no source of leakage

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 198,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel is wet no source of leakage

Offside Front Inner Wheel is wet no source of leakage

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 184,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear diff seal has slight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 166,782 miles

o/s/r sill holed

radius arm bushes perished

slight play in o/s/r drop links

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 157,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 152,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 147,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 140,431 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 135,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 129,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 121,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 121,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 111,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 109,317 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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P916 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P916 LKR, 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 P916 LKR registered?

P916 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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