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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,947 cc

P173 CBLMOT history

P173 CBL is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

P173 CBL silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,132 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 CBL was last recorded at 140,132 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,971 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,132 miles
  • 2024 – 139,971 miles
  • 2012 – 134,976 miles
  • 2011 – 130,536 miles
  • 2010 – 126,009 miles
  • 2009 – 117,442 miles
  • 2008 – 110,582 miles
  • 2007 – 98,250 miles
  • 2006 – 79,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,132 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,132 miles (+161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,132 miles
    Test number
    144598127829
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,971 miles
    Test number
    565521740102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,971 miles (+4,995)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,971 miles
    Test number
    791314557831
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (connection tightend after test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda changed (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass134,976 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    628656112234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail134,976 miles (+4,440)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    635476812219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass130,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    939518271142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,536 miles (+4,527)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    908164971160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNear side front swivel joint has a oil leak

  8. Pass126,009 miles (+8,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    322454470115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass117,442 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    253527499460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,582 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    781105428273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,438 miles (+12,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    233034128291
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  12. Pass98,250 miles (+18,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    281958177107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    562998356160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P173 CBL

Does P173 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P173 CBL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P173 CBL?
The MOT on P173 CBL is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P173 CBL done?
P173 CBL was recorded at 140,132 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has P173 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 CBL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on P173 CBL 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 P173 CBL find?
P173 CBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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