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P920 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,005 mi
Last recorded160,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic surround missing

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and near side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported on top of chassis behind wheel (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic surround missing

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and near side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 163,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside gass tank strap is slighly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 169,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

backbox rubber deteriated

nearside gass tank strap is slighly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 153,922 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

center exhaust rubber mounting broken,

Pass 20 Dec 2012 139,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 139,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,578 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 130,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,756 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 126,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 122,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 121,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 113,487 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 113,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 101,589 miles

offside lower side light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2007 101,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside lower side light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,889 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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P920 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P920 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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P920 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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