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P98 KUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

305,303 mi
Last recorded305,303 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 KUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 305,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 305,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 303,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 300,293 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 300,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 294,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 292,351 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 250,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 226,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 207,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 195,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 188,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 188,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 167,762 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 167,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P98 KUD, 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 P98 KUD registered?

P98 KUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P98 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 KUD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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