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P971 KTS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,288 mi
Last recorded189,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 KTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 189,288 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2016 189,267 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 188,041 miles

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

Oil leak

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 181,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 181,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 172,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 157,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 146,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops missing

brake fluid requires changing and on mnimum levelm

Pass 31 Oct 2007 133,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 121,880 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2005 110,138 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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P971 KTS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P971 KTS, 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 P971 KTS registered?

P971 KTS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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