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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P43 BAPMOT history

P43 BAP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

P43 BAP 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
207,972 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P43 BAP
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
30 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 BAP was last recorded at 207,972 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,639 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,972 miles
  • 2024 – 207,639 miles
  • 2023 – 207,160 miles
  • 2022 – 205,168 miles
  • 2021 – 198,485 miles
  • 2020 – 195,546 miles
  • 2018 – 188,961 miles
  • 2017 – 181,028 miles
  • 2016 – 173,369 miles
  • 2014 – 165,674 miles
  • 2013 – 129,625 miles
  • 2012 – 101,744 miles
  • 2010 – 101,612 miles
  • 2009 – 92,661 miles
  • 2008 – 83,410 miles
  • 2007 – 73,430 miles
  • 2006 – 63,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,972 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,972 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    207,972 miles
    Test number
    238261110354
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout vehicle
  2. Pass207,639 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    207,639 miles
    Test number
    918169358174
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout vehicle
  3. Pass207,160 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    207,160 miles
    Test number
    301249162309
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout underside
  4. Pass205,168 miles (+6,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    205,168 miles
    Test number
    734156085401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass198,485 miles (+2,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    198,485 miles
    Test number
    393203584267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass195,546 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,546 miles
    Test number
    691320606151
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base collapsed
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy worn
    • AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes slight movement/wear
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe on rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f upper swivel pin
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling worn
    • AdvisoryRear radius arm bushes perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryScreen wash poor
    • AdvisorySlight play at o/s/r wheel
    • AdvisoryVehicle is modified
  7. Fail195,542 miles (+6,581)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,542 miles
    Test number
    690967023220
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base collapsed
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy worn
    • AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes slight movement/wear
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe on rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f upper swivel pin
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling worn
    • AdvisoryRear radius arm bushes perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryScreen wash poor
    • AdvisorySlight play at o/s/r wheel
    • AdvisoryVehicle is modified
  8. Pass188,961 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,961 miles
    Test number
    619005749524
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail188,787 miles (+7,759)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,787 miles
    Test number
    496324737580
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centra inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass181,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,028 miles
    Test number
    767002343941
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail181,028 miles (+7,659)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,028 miles
    Test number
    981105059150
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working in bumper (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working in bumper (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass173,369 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,369 miles
    Test number
    130911501922
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/sill covers fitted
  13. Fail173,338 miles (+7,664)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,338 miles
    Test number
    722890289810
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot/door (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load all covers (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryOil/grease leak from near side front hub seal.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in centre rear ball joint from body to axle.
  14. Pass165,674 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    165,674 miles
    Test number
    168943304323
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRev counter faulty
  15. Fail165,639 miles (+36,014)11 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,639 miles
    Test number
    477605244210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlamps damaged behind but still secure( may require new headlamps for headlamp aims)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe deteriorated
    • NoteRev counter faulty
  16. Pass129,625 miles (+27,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,625 miles
    Test number
    159713613237
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded but not within area
  17. Pass101,744 miles5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    298377382144
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front coil springs heavly corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded and holed
    • NoteExhaust heavly corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight loss of greece from both front swivel housings
  18. Fail101,744 miles (+132)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    269126282495
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front coil springs heavly corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded and holed
    • NoteExhaust heavly corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight loss of greece from both front swivel housings
  19. Pass101,612 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    452078290212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail101,612 miles (+8,951)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    453198290287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail92,661 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,661 miles
    Test number
    174676199279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front swivel housings
  22. Pass92,661 miles (+9,251)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,661 miles
    Test number
    481826899252
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front swivel housings
  23. Pass83,410 miles (+9,980)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,410 miles
    Test number
    282731598216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight loss of oil from nearside and offside front swivel housings
  24. Pass73,430 miles (+10,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    530352097200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    972650406324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,103 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    181420506395
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteExhaust system front to rear heavely corroded

Questions about P43 BAP

Does P43 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P43 BAP is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P43 BAP?
The MOT on P43 BAP is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P43 BAP done?
P43 BAP was recorded at 207,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has P43 BAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 BAP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on P43 BAP 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 P43 BAP find?
P43 BAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play; rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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