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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P172 FTTMOT history

P172 FTT is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

P172 FTT green 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 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
205,944 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P172 FTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P172 FTT was last recorded at 205,944 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2014: 70,894 miles, lower than 158,973 miles on 27 Nov 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,197 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
747 miles
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,944 miles
  • 2025 – 205,197 miles
  • 2024 – 202,962 miles
  • 2023 – 201,532 miles
  • 2022 – 200,619 miles
  • 2021 – 199,726 miles
  • 2020 – 199,366 miles
  • 2019 – 197,481 miles
  • 2018 – 196,076 miles
  • 2017 – 191,284 miles
  • 2016 – 188,216 miles
  • 2015 – 179,417 miles
  • 2014 – 170,904 miles
  • 2012 – 158,973 miles
  • 2011 – 151,114 miles
  • 2010 – 137,179 miles
  • 2007 – 102,721 miles
  • 2006 – 96,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail205,944 miles
  • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very rear of vehicle (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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber damper/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail205,944 miles (+747)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,944 miles
    Test number
    932596163334
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very rear of vehicle (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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber damper/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass205,197 miles (+2,235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    205,197 miles
    Test number
    871897815404
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,962 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,962 miles
    Test number
    444999041356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,532 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    201,532 miles
    Test number
    825670151285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,619 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    200,619 miles
    Test number
    686699457949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,726 miles
    Test number
    324531851442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,726 miles (+360)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,726 miles
    Test number
    799259390717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass199,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    199,366 miles
    Test number
    596122080713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail199,366 miles (+1,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,366 miles
    Test number
    101532287553
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass197,481 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    197,481 miles
    Test number
    712936744629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass196,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    196,076 miles
    Test number
    456005776143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail196,076 miles (+4,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,076 miles
    Test number
    848783573335
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass191,284 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    191,284 miles
    Test number
    126969245266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass188,216 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    188,216 miles
    Test number
    635705500915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass179,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    179,417 miles
    Test number
    165397405121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail179,417 miles (+8,513)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,417 miles
    Test number
    327537505131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass170,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    170,904 miles
    Test number
    907823034192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,894 miles (-88,079)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    149963734130
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)

  19. Pass158,973 miles (+7,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    158,973 miles
    Test number
    695822032397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass151,114 miles (+13,935)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,114 miles
    Test number
    487110451281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight leak on power steering

  21. Pass137,179 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    441346260219
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteN/S/F position lamp light output reduced
    • NoteN/S/R body mounting area slightly corroded (inner wheel arch area)

  22. Pass121,042 km (+10,762)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    121,042 km
    Test number
    361045359293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass110,280 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    110,280 km
    Test number
    583480658274
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass102,721 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    961554557210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    452893626270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P172 FTT

Does P172 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P172 FTT expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P172 FTT?
The MOT on P172 FTT expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P172 FTT done?
P172 FTT was recorded at 205,944 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has P172 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P172 FTT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P172 FTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P172 FTT find?
P172 FTT failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 7 more.

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