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P970 KSP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,677 mi
Last recorded179,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 KSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 179,677 miles

Front Oil leak axel ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak g/box ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 173,426 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 152,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 148,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 136,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 112,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 108,155 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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P970 KSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P970 KSP, 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 P970 KSP registered?

P970 KSP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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