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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R993 KADMOT history

R993 KAD is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

R993 KAD silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
150,988 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R993 KAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R993 KAD was last recorded at 150,988 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2015: 121,360 miles, lower than 121,630 miles on 29 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,258 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
3,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,988 miles
  • 2025 – 147,258 miles
  • 2024 – 145,705 miles
  • 2023 – 134,643 miles
  • 2022 – 128,684 miles
  • 2019 – 128,660 miles
  • 2017 – 125,324 miles
  • 2016 – 123,198 miles
  • 2015 – 121,360 miles
  • 2014 – 119,418 miles
  • 2013 – 116,357 miles
  • 2012 – 113,386 miles
  • 2011 – 110,362 miles
  • 2010 – 106,254 miles
  • 2008 – 99,058 miles
  • 2007 – 85,182 miles
  • 2006 – 78,299 miles
  • 2005 – 68,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,988 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,988 miles
    Test number
    832649147592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,258 miles (+1,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,258 miles
    Test number
    646292731653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,705 miles (+11,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,705 miles
    Test number
    674106962010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,643 miles (+5,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    732887220991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills

  5. Pass128,684 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,684 miles
    Test number
    211544679351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail128,660 miles (+3,336)2 dangerous10 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,660 miles
    Test number
    116118248905
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch/bulkhead by brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint dust covers. x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various underside components. steer, suspension, axles, chassis and body.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWear in various steer and suspension bushes

  7. Pass125,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,324 miles
    Test number
    377078432687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Fail125,324 miles (+2,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,324 miles
    Test number
    920322000646
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass123,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    164497470664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,198 miles (+1,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    188024639566
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Pass121,360 miles (-270)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    369571085185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail121,630 miles (+2,212)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,630 miles
    Test number
    946000685154
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass119,418 miles (+3,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    856996174157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass116,357 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,357 miles
    Test number
    297258673108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,386 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,386 miles
    Test number
    677627582161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail113,325 miles (+2,963)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,325 miles
    Test number
    366498572174
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass110,362 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    186486181188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail110,361 miles (+4,107)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    956991981100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass106,254 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    191406480179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,253 miles (+7,195)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    924275070143
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass99,058 miles (+13,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    381322368455
    • NoteRear chassis slightly corroded

  22. Pass85,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    240723167213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,182 miles (+6,883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    984973367211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass78,299 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,299 miles
    Test number
    164246756247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    241057055193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R993 KAD

Does R993 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R993 KAD is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R993 KAD?
The MOT on R993 KAD is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R993 KAD done?
R993 KAD was recorded at 150,988 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,959 miles a year.
Has R993 KAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R993 KAD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R993 KAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R993 KAD find?
R993 KAD passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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