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P928 LKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,199 mi
Last recorded166,199 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 166,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 160,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 153,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 147,125 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,004 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 132,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 132,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 117,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 109,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 109,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P928 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P928 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P928 LKR registered?

P928 LKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P928 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P928 LKR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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