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S593 KDY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 KDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,397 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,571 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,663 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,971 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,971 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,395 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 33,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,945 miles

advise exhaust pipe to tail box in poor condition

advise front brake pads low

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 7,781 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,997 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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S593 KDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S593 KDY, 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 S593 KDY registered?

S593 KDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S593 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S593 KDY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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