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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P429 GHCMOT history

P429 GHC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

P429 GHC 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 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,858 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 GHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 GHC was last recorded at 112,858 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,730 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
4,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,858 miles
  • 2025 – 111,730 miles
  • 2024 – 110,636 miles
  • 2023 – 109,241 miles
  • 2022 – 107,583 miles
  • 2021 – 105,492 miles
  • 2018 – 99,808 miles
  • 2017 – 93,260 miles
  • 2016 – 86,101 miles
  • 2015 – 76,684 miles
  • 2014 – 70,897 miles
  • 2013 – 62,715 miles
  • 2012 – 55,127 miles
  • 2011 – 51,016 miles
  • 2010 – 46,437 miles
  • 2009 – 39,451 miles
  • 2008 – 35,613 miles
  • 2007 – 32,792 miles
  • 2006 – 30,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,858 miles (+1,128)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,858 miles
    Test number
    516509201557
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,730 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    605096660130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,636 miles (+1,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,636 miles
    Test number
    537142432115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,241 miles (+1,658)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    271086436838
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,583 miles (+2,091)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    203590156726
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,492 miles (+5,684)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    641164004507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,808 miles (+298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    234399515852
    • AdvisoryFront washers bareley touch screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in swept area (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlining dropped down into drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler neck hose cracked/split

  8. Fail99,510 miles (+6,250)16 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    389102237845
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh box centre pipe holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking diesel injector fuel return pipe spill pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront washers bareley touch screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing broken (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in swept area (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlining dropped down into drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler neck hose cracked/split

  9. Pass93,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    688756868369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail93,260 miles (+7,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    936347492067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass86,101 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    500273972168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,927 miles (+9,243)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    148370910766
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating also discs cracked (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass76,684 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,684 miles
    Test number
    139255985454
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail76,535 miles (+5,638)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,535 miles
    Test number
    545861575095
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass70,897 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    286973864083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,715 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    985868753030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,127 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    475603152032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    886045841099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,016 miles (+4,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    815325741053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,437 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    791737040088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,451 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,451 miles
    Test number
    320572949012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,613 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,613 miles
    Test number
    594797658075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,792 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    871305397038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    133396496460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P429 GHC

Does P429 GHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 GHC is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P429 GHC?
The MOT on P429 GHC is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P429 GHC done?
P429 GHC was recorded at 112,858 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
Has P429 GHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 GHC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on P429 GHC 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 P429 GHC find?
P429 GHC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered, and 2 more.

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