
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y246 KADMOT history
Y246 KAD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 303,265 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 303,265 km
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y246 KAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y246 KAD was last recorded at 303,265 km on 3 Apr 2025.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 303,265 km
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
35 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail303,265 km1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,265 km
- Test number
- 625860419713
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,453 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 188,453 miles
- Test number
- 677865420285
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail188,453 miles (+10,111)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,453 miles
- Test number
- 437849949229
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,342 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 178,342 miles
- Test number
- 868633741154
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,342 miles (+7,449)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,342 miles
- Test number
- 180514465998
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,893 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 170,893 miles
- Test number
- 555854708700
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail170,852 miles (+7,310)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,852 miles
- Test number
- 913855673296
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Body mounting fixings insecure body mount holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,542 miles (+5,572)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 163,542 miles
- Test number
- 476332649994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,970 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 157,970 miles
- Test number
- 976679491141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,934 miles (+6,641)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,934 miles
- Test number
- 660619095178
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger front of rear axil body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,293 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 151,293 miles
- Test number
- 159827735845
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,312 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 144,312 miles
- Test number
- 302457247110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion but not considered excessive
Fail144,312 miles (+2,703)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,312 miles
- Test number
- 640015502139
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass141,609 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,609 miles
- Test number
- 792796856470
- AdvisoryRear offside and nearside rear chassis has corrotion
Pass136,180 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,180 miles
- Test number
- 360735001094
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outriggers very corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail136,180 miles (+4,665)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,180 miles
- Test number
- 926232726005
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking gearbox area (7.2.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs by coil springs (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outriggers very corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass131,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 528649574235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,515 miles (+4,297)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 378209874473
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass127,218 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 127,218 miles
- Test number
- 788022403356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,211 miles (+3,609)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,211 miles
- Test number
- 425181503371
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Pass123,602 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 123,602 miles
- Test number
- 839596213002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail123,595 miles (+6,967)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,595 miles
- Test number
- 909851213020
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass116,628 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 116,628 miles
- Test number
- 828038932085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBoth rear chassis rails have heavy surface corrosion within 30cms of towbar mountings and rear body mountings
Fail116,628 miles (+7,359)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,628 miles
- Test number
- 888038432088
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBoth rear chassis rails have heavy surface corrosion within 30cms of towbar mountings and rear body mountings
Pass109,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 815561441009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail109,268 miles (+8,808)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,268 miles
- Test number
- 509281641095
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass100,460 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 100,460 miles
- Test number
- 913002940022
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
Fail100,460 miles (+60)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,460 miles
- Test number
- 111861440064
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
Pass100,400 miles (+8,599)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 100,400 miles
- Test number
- 581536989297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,801 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,801 miles
- Test number
- 270142368294
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Pass91,801 miles (+6,779)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 91,801 miles
- Test number
- 502802968266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 85,022 miles
- Test number
- 182555657248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,022 miles (+7,729)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,022 miles
- Test number
- 754070657223
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,293 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 77,293 miles
- Test number
- 223812866237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 71,032 miles
- Test number
- 581034146040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y246 KAD
- Does Y246 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y246 KAD expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y246 KAD?
- The MOT on Y246 KAD expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y246 KAD done?
- Y246 KAD was recorded at 303,265 km at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Has Y246 KAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y246 KAD has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y246 KAD 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 Y246 KAD find?
- Y246 KAD failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front position lamp not working both fronts; nearside front headlamp aim too high, and 7 more.
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