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R326 KHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 70,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,402 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 66,991 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,215 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear sill to floor corroded but not affecting brakes or steering or inside failable area of a component mounting

Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 62,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,136 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 60,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,028 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,744 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front body damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,665 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,305 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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R326 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R326 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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R326 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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