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S594 KDY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

175,282 mi
Last recorded175,282 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 KDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 175,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 175,281 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 173,203 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2024 171,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from steering box

Fail 11 Jan 2024 171,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jan 2023 168,823 miles

auxiliary belt tensioner noisy / worn

evidence of power steering fluid leak

Fail 5 Jan 2023 168,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt tensioner noisy / worn

evidence of power steering fluid leak

Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,596 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,183 miles

engine oil leak

slight power steering light

Pass 18 Nov 2019 161,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 155,518 miles

brake pipes coverd in underseal making it difficult too asess

n/s/f door catch dosnt always release from inside

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,243 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 146,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 145,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 139,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 131,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 119,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,939 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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S594 KDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S594 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 S594 KDY registered?

S594 KDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S594 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S594 KDY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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