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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P203 PKEMOT history

P203 PKE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

P203 PKE blue 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,392 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P203 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P203 PKE was last recorded at 152,392 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2010: 115,552 miles, lower than 707,752 miles on 8 Oct 2009.

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
151,616 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,392 miles
  • 2025 – 151,616 miles
  • 2024 – 149,025 miles
  • 2023 – 146,866 miles
  • 2022 – 144,059 miles
  • 2019 – 141,376 miles
  • 2018 – 138,069 miles
  • 2016 – 133,382 miles
  • 2015 – 130,947 miles
  • 2014 – 127,888 miles
  • 2013 – 124,769 miles
  • 2012 – 121,703 miles
  • 2011 – 118,525 miles
  • 2010 – 115,552 miles
  • 2009 – 707,752 miles
  • 2008 – 100,134 miles
  • 2007 – 93,996 miles
  • 2006 – 87,486 miles
  • 2005 – 74,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes rusty both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,392 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,392 miles
    Test number
    558411481463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,616 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,616 miles
    Test number
    218010263395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,025 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    365513887873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,866 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    553644705588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,840 miles (+2,781)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,840 miles
    Test number
    774842356107
    • DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear prop rear bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass144,059 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,059 miles
    Test number
    377291692695
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes rusty both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail144,054 miles (+2,678)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,054 miles
    Test number
    539538829990
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes rusty both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass141,376 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    603296112558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,363 miles (+3,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,363 miles
    Test number
    255161870632
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,069 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,069 miles
    Test number
    156641763492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,063 miles (+4,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    204511649059
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass133,382 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    585801075111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass130,947 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,947 miles
    Test number
    163514214746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,935 miles (+3,047)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,935 miles
    Test number
    969263062106
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill closing panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on offside rear inner sill closing panel

  15. Pass127,888 miles (+3,119)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    145522654312
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHeavy surface rust on both rear sill closing panels
    • NoteSite dirt on rear wheel arches

  16. Pass124,769 miles (+3,066)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,769 miles
    Test number
    948574953392
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteInterior mirror not fitted

  17. Pass121,703 miles (+3,178)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,703 miles
    Test number
    958395232363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteInterior mirror not fitted
    • NoteWear to rear axle drive flange and bolt

  18. Pass118,525 miles (+2,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    338751591417
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass115,552 miles (-592,200)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    373288850293
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass707,752 miles (+607,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    707,752 miles
    Test number
    352911189283
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass100,134 miles (+44)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    961913488250
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail100,090 miles (+6,094)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    852257278293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass93,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    290794247279
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail93,996 miles (+6,510)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    483124347277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass87,486 miles (+13,442)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    302630936439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,044 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    562854745284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,987 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    150333745221
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about P203 PKE

Does P203 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P203 PKE is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P203 PKE?
The MOT on P203 PKE is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P203 PKE done?
P203 PKE was recorded at 152,392 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has P203 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P203 PKE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on P203 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P203 PKE find?
P203 PKE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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