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P925 LKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

234,482 mi
Last recorded234,482 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 234,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 228,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s body sill

n/s/f tyre same size but not off road as others

Pass 5 Jul 2017 225,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 220,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 209,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 209,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 198,651 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 188,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 176,862 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 165,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 155,198 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 144,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slighty discoulerd

Pass 7 Feb 2008 133,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 121,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,780 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 111,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P925 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P925 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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P925 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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