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R365 KHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 KHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 153,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,753 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear lamp

Fail 22 Sep 2010 146,661 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear lamp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 138,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 138,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 130,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear mud flap supports very corroded and part missing

Fail 28 Aug 2008 130,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear mud flap supports very corroded and part missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 126,352 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 126,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch by the mud flap suport

corrosion to the nearside rear mud flap suport

Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,567 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit.

rear exhaust section & silencer in very poor condition.

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

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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R365 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R365 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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R365 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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