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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P231 VWRMOT history

P231 VWR is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

P231 VWR green 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P231 VWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P231 VWR was last recorded at 175,566 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 19,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2020: 125,733 miles, lower than 232,686 miles on 25 Jun 2019.

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
155,703 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
19,863 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,566 miles
  • 2025 – 155,703 miles
  • 2024 – 138,018 miles
  • 2021 – 130,607 miles
  • 2020 – 125,734 miles
  • 2019 – 232,686 miles
  • 2018 – 223,522 miles
  • 2016 – 209,718 miles
  • 2015 – 202,536 miles
  • 2014 – 183,901 miles
  • 2013 – 175,492 miles
  • 2012 – 172,465 miles
  • 2011 – 170,426 miles
  • 2010 – 168,596 miles
  • 2009 – 161,407 miles
  • 2008 – 152,614 miles
  • 2007 – 146,638 miles
  • 2006 – 14,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody is suffering from heavy corrosion and is heavily covered in thick black body sealer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,566 miles (+19,863)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,566 miles
    Test number
    920996151659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,703 miles (+17,685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,703 miles
    Test number
    902863143147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,018 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,018 miles
    Test number
    483928532950
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is suffering from heavy corrosion and is heavily covered in thick black body sealer

  4. Fail138,012 miles (+7,405)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,012 miles
    Test number
    273476154582
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerwing near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is suffering from heavy corrosion and is heavily covered in thick black body sealer

  5. Pass130,607 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    547750721574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,734 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    112342066571
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,733 miles (-106,953)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,733 miles
    Test number
    670857919725
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass232,686 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,686 miles
    Test number
    915935237264
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail232,686 miles (+9,164)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,686 miles
    Test number
    827151059686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass223,522 miles (+13,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    223,522 miles
    Test number
    652202127326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass209,718 miles (+7,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    209,718 miles
    Test number
    192200526386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass202,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    202,536 miles
    Test number
    374799916340
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view

  13. Fail202,536 miles (+18,635)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,536 miles
    Test number
    140476520216
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view

  14. Pass183,901 miles (+8,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    183,901 miles
    Test number
    897719334018
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass175,492 miles (+3,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    175,492 miles
    Test number
    406659623027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass172,465 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    172,465 miles
    Test number
    505214042005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass170,426 miles (+1,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    170,426 miles
    Test number
    245518731064
    • NoteSlihgt corrsion on nsr osrdoor shuts

  18. Fail168,596 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,596 miles
    Test number
    374682430085
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass168,596 miles (+7,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    168,596 miles
    Test number
    832852330068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass161,407 miles (+8,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    161,407 miles
    Test number
    550680349024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  21. Pass152,614 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    152,614 miles
    Test number
    430346748005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,638 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,638 miles
    Test number
    192268557016
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass146,638 miles (+132,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    146,638 miles
    Test number
    961298957022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass14,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,236 miles
    Test number
    114522566417
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P231 VWR

Does P231 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P231 VWR is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P231 VWR?
The MOT on P231 VWR is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P231 VWR done?
P231 VWR was recorded at 175,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has P231 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P231 VWR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on P231 VWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P231 VWR find?
P231 VWR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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