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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P452 BTAMOT history

P452 BTA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

P452 BTA 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,185 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P452 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P452 BTA was last recorded at 173,185 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,113 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,185 miles
  • 2025 – 173,113 miles
  • 2024 – 172,259 miles
  • 2023 – 171,167 miles
  • 2022 – 169,778 miles
  • 2020 – 168,787 miles
  • 2019 – 166,489 miles
  • 2018 – 164,528 miles
  • 2017 – 161,609 miles
  • 2016 – 156,600 miles
  • 2015 – 148,591 miles
  • 2014 – 146,496 miles
  • 2013 – 146,424 miles
  • 2012 – 137,504 miles
  • 2011 – 128,013 miles
  • 2010 – 120,375 miles
  • 2009 – 110,967 miles
  • 2008 – 99,745 miles
  • 2007 – 87,390 miles
  • 2006 – 84,198 miles
  • 2005 – 79,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,185 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,185 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,185 miles
    Test number
    672520364087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,113 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,113 miles
    Test number
    715474497653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,259 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,259 miles
    Test number
    138651580199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,167 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,167 miles
    Test number
    911413769386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,778 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,778 miles
    Test number
    233891635408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,787 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    652886772962
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,489 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,489 miles
    Test number
    374475491631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,528 miles
    Test number
    236556496822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  9. Fail164,528 miles (+2,919)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,528 miles
    Test number
    725950251358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  10. Pass161,609 miles (+5,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,609 miles
    Test number
    333163204618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass156,600 miles (+8,009)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,600 miles
    Test number
    853760652046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened caliper (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion under batter try (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass148,591 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,591 miles
    Test number
    307590325086
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail148,585 miles (+2,089)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,585 miles
    Test number
    365123515032
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass146,496 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,496 miles
    Test number
    166294834461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail146,487 miles (+63)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,487 miles
    Test number
    526190534038
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail146,424 miles (+8,920)26 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,424 miles
    Test number
    529056173206
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front outrigger
    • NoteOffside rear sill and inner arch rusted

  17. Pass137,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    479299952202
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail137,504 miles (+9,491)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    666969752222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass128,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    907897351272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail128,013 miles (+7,638)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    859547051262
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass120,375 miles (+9,408)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    270979150217
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass110,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    121063939213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail110,967 miles (+11,222)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    453200939234
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass99,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    644766458280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail99,745 miles (+12,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    241166158257
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass87,390 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    421196357244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,198 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    150357026324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    703108815331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,906 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    470618615439
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P452 BTA

Does P452 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P452 BTA is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P452 BTA?
The MOT on P452 BTA is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P452 BTA done?
P452 BTA was recorded at 173,185 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has P452 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P452 BTA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2018.
Has the mileage on P452 BTA 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 P452 BTA find?
P452 BTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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