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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P244 MLFMOT history

P244 MLF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

P244 MLF 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,025 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P244 MLF
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
28 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P244 MLF was last recorded at 148,025 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2007: 67,445 miles, lower than 634,493 miles on 26 Jul 2006.

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
146,025 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,025 miles
  • 2025 – 146,025 miles
  • 2018 – 145,968 miles
  • 2017 – 145,847 miles
  • 2016 – 141,590 miles
  • 2015 – 133,098 miles
  • 2014 – 123,641 miles
  • 2013 – 114,420 miles
  • 2012 – 108,515 miles
  • 2011 – 100,695 miles
  • 2010 – 92,612 miles
  • 2009 – 87,555 miles
  • 2008 – 80,098 miles
  • 2007 – 67,445 miles
  • 2006 – 634,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,025 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Arches corroded body
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Bumber corroded

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,025 miles (+2,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    196857160748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Arches corroded body
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumber corroded

  2. Pass146,025 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,025 miles
    Test number
    422411315917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BUMPER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail145,968 miles (+121)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,968 miles
    Test number
    764896497776
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor will not stay in stowed position unassidted (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working goes out with side light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking

  4. Pass145,847 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,847 miles
    Test number
    415268375735
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail145,843 miles (+4,253)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,843 miles
    Test number
    820073307312
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-80-16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass141,590 miles (+8,492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,590 miles
    Test number
    837110801540
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre side wall damage but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass133,098 miles (+9,457)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,098 miles
    Test number
    586029005212
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass123,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    455124404298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail123,641 miles (+9,221)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    328053204412
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass114,420 miles (+7)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    536893013235
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery box rusty

  11. Fail114,413 miles (+5,898)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    966750913233
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery box rusty

  12. Pass108,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    577425302241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail108,515 miles (+7,820)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    949135902259
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass100,695 miles (+8,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    206536301235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,612 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    764927300257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater leak washers ?

  16. Pass92,612 miles (+5,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    962587900248
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater leak washers ?

  17. Pass87,555 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    842192119241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,553 miles (+7,455)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    663821919247
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass80,098 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    122762518259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,093 miles (+12,648)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    683031218282
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Fail67,445 miles5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    752347107291
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass67,445 miles (-567,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    883327807259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Pass634,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    634,493 miles
    Test number
    651207606230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P244 MLF

Does P244 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P244 MLF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P244 MLF?
The MOT on P244 MLF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P244 MLF done?
P244 MLF was recorded at 148,025 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
Has P244 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P244 MLF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on P244 MLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P244 MLF find?
P244 MLF passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner arches corroded body; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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