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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K40 BLPMOT history

K40 BLP is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

K40 BLP grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
77,357 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BLP was last recorded at 77,357 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,339 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,357 miles
  • 2021 – 72,105 miles
  • 2020 – 72,071 miles
  • 2019 – 70,335 miles
  • 2018 – 60,667 miles
  • 2017 – 53,314 miles
  • 2016 – 50,354 miles
  • 2015 – 50,030 miles
  • 2014 – 49,797 miles
  • 2013 – 49,501 miles
  • 2012 – 48,963 miles
  • 2011 – 48,570 miles
  • 2010 – 47,671 miles
  • 2009 – 47,178 miles
  • 2008 – 46,623 miles
  • 2007 – 45,361 miles
  • 2006 – 44,493 miles
  • 2005 – 44,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    417863042029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail77,357 miles (+18)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    368017734498
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail77,339 miles (+5,234)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    564484036303
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass72,105 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    162267988856
    • AdvisoryOffside Swivel leaking slightly

  5. Fail72,071 miles (+1,736)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    706549204689
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking

  6. Pass70,335 miles (+9,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    948192004007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back section of seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back section of seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass60,667 miles (+7,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    712909926681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,314 miles (+2,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    659447594760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass50,354 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    722361394184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight seep swivel house seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight seep swivel house seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody mountings area corroded, offside front, nearside rear and both centre rears
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to sills, inner arches and body mountings

  10. Fail50,354 miles (+324)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    171491366664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight seep swivel house seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight seep swivel house seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody mountings area corroded, offside front, nearside rear and both centre rears
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to sills, inner arches and body mountings

  11. Pass50,030 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    355734525478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has general under body corrosion

  12. Fail50,030 miles (+233)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    389154325248
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has general under body corrosion

  13. Pass49,797 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    346736224269
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine,gearbox and transfer box oil leak

  14. Fail49,797 miles (+296)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    495524824234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine,gearbox and transfer box oil leak

  15. Fail49,501 miles2 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    595026023202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass49,501 miles (+538)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    716816523243
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass48,963 miles (+393)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    315300432452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail48,570 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    308465331483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bumper corroded

  19. Pass48,570 miles (+899)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    819245331275
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bumper corroded

  20. Pass47,671 miles (+493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    520877330238
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear(belt tested as best as poss)

  21. Pass47,178 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    204318239293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,623 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    802243438277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,361 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    472444317297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,493 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    293740906237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,116 miles
    Test number
    513126405210
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about K40 BLP

Does K40 BLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 BLP expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 BLP?
The MOT on K40 BLP expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 BLP done?
K40 BLP was recorded at 77,357 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has K40 BLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BLP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 BLP 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 K40 BLP find?
K40 BLP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front hub leaking slightly; underside of vehicle corroded.

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