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P921 LKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 143,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 143,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 134,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,603 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 127,603 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 127,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2010 121,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,102 miles

emission levels close to max

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler hose perished

Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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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P921 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P921 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 P921 LKR registered?

P921 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P921 LKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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