
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
Pass207,160 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 207,160 miles
- Test number
- 301249162309
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion throughout underside
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
Pass181,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 181,028 miles
- Test number
- 767002343941
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass73,430 miles (+10,327)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 73,430 miles
- Test number
- 530352097200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 63,103 miles
- Test number
- 972650406324
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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