CarVerify

Free Car Check

P627 KAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,727 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 67,727 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,754 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,131 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sill, nearside rear wheel arch area, all as per chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,821 miles

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

light corrossion to underbody

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,817 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

light corrossion to underbody

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,439 miles

light corrossion to o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

Fail 6 Aug 2015 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

light corrossion to o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,420 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,482 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,444 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 47,444 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,726 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 32,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P627 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P627 KAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P627 KAC?

You can check the full history of P627 KAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P627 KAC registered?

P627 KAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P627 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P627 KAC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P627 KAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P627 KAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.