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P98 KKO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,318 mi
Last recorded157,318 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 KKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 157,318 miles

both rear body mounting prescibe area advanced corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2016 159,949 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily mudded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 156,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake hose ferruls corroding

Both Nearside tyres perishing

Both front and rear coil springs corroding

Corrosion offside rear door shut

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Corrosion to floor pans

Corrosion to offside front door shut

Heavy corrosion to offside rear inner lower arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Poor repair to nearside rear lower inner arch

Repairs to both inner rear wheel arches heavily undersealed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight movement in rear suspension A frame ball joint

Steering box damp

Pass 17 Dec 2012 142,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 142,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 118,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Off-side and near-side rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Small stone-chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,676 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 110,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

oil leaks apparent at front differential /transmission coolent pipes / and rear of engine/.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,341 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 88,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

water leak from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2005 82,859 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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P98 KKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P98 KKO, 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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P98 KKO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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