Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,947 cc
P173 KACMOT history
P173 KAC is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 55,717 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P173 KAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 19 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P173 KAC was last recorded at 55,717 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,696 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 1,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,717 miles
- 2024 – 53,384 miles
- 2021 – 53,303 miles
- 2020 – 53,198 miles
- 2019 – 52,870 miles
- 2018 – 52,145 miles
- 2017 – 51,622 miles
- 2016 – 49,775 miles
- 2015 – 46,279 miles
- 2014 – 43,151 miles
- 2012 – 41,115 miles
- 2011 – 41,098 miles
- 2010 – 41,040 miles
- 2009 – 39,253 miles
- 2008 – 38,765 miles
- 2006 – 36,924 miles
- 2005 – 34,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,717 miles
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion in places
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,717 miles (+21)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 55,717 miles
- Test number
- 555951039417
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion in places
Fail55,696 miles (+2,312)1 dangerous10 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,696 miles
- Test number
- 368048995420
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in places
Pass53,384 miles (+81)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 53,384 miles
- Test number
- 276469882992
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily wax oiled
Pass53,303 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 53,303 miles
- Test number
- 881333557403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,198 miles (+328)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 53,198 miles
- Test number
- 661533425496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,870 miles (+725)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 52,870 miles
- Test number
- 145261544248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,145 miles (+523)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,145 miles
- Test number
- 895318186292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,622 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 51,622 miles
- Test number
- 575677674471
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,775 miles (+3,496)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 49,775 miles
- Test number
- 914244062088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,279 miles (+35)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 46,279 miles
- Test number
- 529782515037
- NoteOil leak
Fail46,244 miles (+3,093)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,244 miles
- Test number
- 846555905007
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,151 miles (+2,036)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,151 miles
- Test number
- 779083804048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,115 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,115 miles
- Test number
- 126372462399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,098 miles (+58)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,098 miles
- Test number
- 306210021292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass41,040 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,040 miles
- Test number
- 351653620458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,253 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 39,253 miles
- Test number
- 353072019499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,765 miles (+1,841)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,765 miles
- Test number
- 380224628490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,924 miles (+2,893)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,924 miles
- Test number
- 483010696223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 34,031 miles
- Test number
- 393240925399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P173 KAC
- Does P173 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P173 KAC expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P173 KAC?
- The MOT on P173 KAC expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P173 KAC done?
- P173 KAC was recorded at 55,717 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 1,097 miles a year.
- Has P173 KAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P173 KAC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on P173 KAC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P173 KAC find?
- P173 KAC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.
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