Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P581 KACMOT history
P581 KAC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 7,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 7,960 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P581 KAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P581 KAC was last recorded at 7,960 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jun 2023: 991 miles, lower than 179,309 miles on 5 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,955 miles · 12 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 7,960 miles
- 2024 – 5,640 miles
- 2023 – 991 miles
- 2013 – 179,309 miles
- 2012 – 168,971 miles
- 2011 – 163,880 miles
- 2010 – 159,063 miles
- 2009 – 152,018 miles
- 2008 – 142,889 miles
- 2007 – 132,051 miles
- 2006 – 122,026 miles
- 2005 – 112,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass7,960 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass7,960 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 7,960 miles
- Test number
- 407577329639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,955 miles (+2,315)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,955 miles
- Test number
- 636015376816
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- 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 Rear Upper Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass5,640 miles (+26)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 5,640 miles
- Test number
- 380970218804
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering drop arm has slight play on steering box shaft.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail5,614 miles (+4,623)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,614 miles
- Test number
- 192814058242
- DangerousRear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Anti roll bar linkages fouling lower coil spring mounts. (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass991 miles (-178,318)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 991 miles
- Test number
- 546203947129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,309 miles (+10,338)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 179,309 miles
- Test number
- 547228443254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,971 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 168,971 miles
- Test number
- 995618242284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,747 miles (+369)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,747 miles
- Test number
- 415249792119
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail168,378 miles (+4,498)1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,378 miles
- Test number
- 429387072105
- DangerousOil leaking on to exhaust from engine
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front fog lights loose
- NoteBrake pipes have slight corrosion
- NoteGear lever has slight movement
- NoteProp shaft rubber donut starting to split
Fail163,880 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,880 miles
- Test number
- 567129171111
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass163,880 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 163,880 miles
- Test number
- 797209071150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,063 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 159,063 miles
- Test number
- 691709880150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,935 miles (+6,917)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,935 miles
- Test number
- 791231380158
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass152,018 miles (+9,129)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 152,018 miles
- Test number
- 822637979160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass142,889 miles (+433)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 142,889 miles
- Test number
- 813379198131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,456 miles (+10,405)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,456 miles
- Test number
- 173929478190
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear
Pass132,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 132,051 miles
- Test number
- 794225987119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,051 miles (+10,025)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,051 miles
- Test number
- 340339977126
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,026 miles (+9,744)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 122,026 miles
- Test number
- 383149476124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteFront to rear and rear steel brake pipes corroded
Pass112,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 112,282 miles
- Test number
- 270178775491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,282 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,282 miles
- Test number
- 762038775195
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about P581 KAC
- Does P581 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 KAC is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P581 KAC?
- The MOT on P581 KAC is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P581 KAC done?
- P581 KAC was recorded at 7,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has P581 KAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P581 KAC has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on P581 KAC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P581 KAC find?
- P581 KAC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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