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R928 KTC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

320,152 mi
Last recorded320,152 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 KTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 320,152 miles

corrosion to both inner sills and all body to chassie mounts corroded and coverd over

corrosion to chassie

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,727 miles

Oil leak

corrosion repairs carried out to both inner sills and chassie corroded cover over

ns rear outer rigger corroded

osr outer rigger corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 339,035 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

vehicle has had alot of welding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 332,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear floor is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 324,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 316,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 292,567 miles

vehicle body getting rough

Pass 17 Feb 2009 259,401 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 259,392 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

header tank leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 228,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 156,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 129,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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R928 KTC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R928 KTC, 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 R928 KTC registered?

R928 KTC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R928 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R928 KTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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