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R466 KAF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 KAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 146,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 146,281 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 143,304 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls are cracking

offside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 143,304 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls are cracking

offside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 136,692 miles

nearside front body mounting is rusting

Fail 4 Aug 2010 136,692 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front body mounting is rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2009 131,904 miles

boot floor rusted

chassis rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,849 miles

offside sidestep heavily corroded

slight corrosion to nearside bodymount behind front wheel

some corrosion to boot floor

Pass 6 Aug 2007 128,319 miles

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

some corrosion to boot floor

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,786 miles

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

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

incorrect fuel cap fitted, seals ok

o/s/r seat belt ajuster corroded and tight to ajust

Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,786 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

incorrect fuel cap fitted, seals ok

o/s/r seat belt ajuster corroded and tight to ajust

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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R466 KAF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R466 KAF, 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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R466 KAF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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