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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P181 PCAMOT history

P181 PCA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

P181 PCA red 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,211 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 PCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 PCA was last recorded at 179,211 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2014: 161,391 miles, lower than 757,869 miles on 8 Feb 2013.

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
178,617 miles · 29 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,211 miles
  • 2018 – 178,617 miles
  • 2017 – 178,026 miles
  • 2016 – 176,176 miles
  • 2015 – 168,584 miles
  • 2014 – 161,391 miles
  • 2013 – 757,869 miles
  • 2012 – 143,031 miles
  • 2011 – 132,665 miles
  • 2010 – 116,237 miles
  • 2009 – 116,235 miles
  • 2008 – 107,126 miles
  • 2007 – 106,504 miles
  • 2006 – 104,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,211 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,211 miles (+594)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,211 miles
    Test number
    341991256114
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,617 miles (+591)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    178,617 miles
    Test number
    496754073065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front inner wheel archies have slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt mounting point has slight mcorrsion

  3. Pass178,026 miles (+1,850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    178,026 miles
    Test number
    310209900389
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut lower /sill area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded/deterioated and has a minor leak of gases
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip/crack (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner wheel arch liners guards have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil / fluid leak from under bonnet area

  4. Pass176,176 miles (+7,592)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,176 miles
    Test number
    153585156726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area inner (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak from engine bay area
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail piece missing and minor leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to all body mountings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside wheel arch inner liners have corrosion

  5. Fail168,584 miles2 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,584 miles
    Test number
    369842775032
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear mudflap missing
    • NoteRear 6" of exhaust missing.

  6. Pass168,584 miles (+7,193)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,584 miles
    Test number
    446382675043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear mudflap missing
    • NoteRear 6" of exhaust missing.

  7. Pass161,391 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    161,391 miles
    Test number
    119293074464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteLast 6" of exhaust system missing

  8. Fail161,391 miles (-596,478)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,391 miles
    Test number
    227993174028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteLast 6" of exhaust system missing

  9. Pass757,869 miles (+606,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    757,869 miles
    Test number
    496949133091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,869 miles (+8,838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,869 miles
    Test number
    988886033032
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail143,031 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,031 miles
    Test number
    168557332028
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass143,031 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    143,031 miles
    Test number
    248657132019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    496690311050
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs in poor condition

  14. Fail132,665 miles (+16,428)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    129045901074
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs in poor condition

  15. Pass116,237 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    116,237 miles
    Test number
    452776800081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,235 miles (+9,109)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,235 miles
    Test number
    571482959396
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass107,126 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    933633858325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass106,504 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    170023627442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    712685926084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 PCA

Does P181 PCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 PCA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 PCA?
The MOT on P181 PCA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 PCA done?
P181 PCA was recorded at 179,211 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has P181 PCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 PCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on P181 PCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 PCA find?
P181 PCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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