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R324 KHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 KHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,945 miles

Nearside Rear door shut is slightly corroded

Offside Front footwell upper section is slightly corroded

Offside Rear door shut is slightly corroded

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

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

areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 147,776 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,772 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 143,148 miles

Offside Rear body rail/sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 143,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at bottom of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear body rail/sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,542 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

interior mirror poor

windows wont open

Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 130,928 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 125,237 miles

rear exhaust pipe over rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 125,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,035 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 119,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,917 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 100,416 miles

N/S/REAR AND O/S/REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINTS PRESCRIBED AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 94,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,405 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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R324 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R324 KHP, 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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R324 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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