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P959 XKS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 XKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2013 145,605 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber loose at bottom bush

Pass 23 Apr 2011 140,938 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sill corrosion (no holes and not considered excessive)

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f inner wing holed (not in a prescribed area)

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 4 May 2010 133,279 miles

engine and gearbox wet with oil

n/s/f inner wing holed (not in a prescribed area)

power steering pump damp (no droplets forming)

Pass 2 May 2009 125,936 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 115,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four coil springs corroded

nearside dipped beam dim and beam pattern poor

Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,900 miles

all four coil springs corroded

nearside dipped beam dim and beam pattern poor

Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 111,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all four coil springs corroded

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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P959 XKS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P959 XKS, 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 P959 XKS registered?

P959 XKS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P959 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 XKS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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