
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P48 CSSMOT history
P48 CSS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 169,757 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P48 CSS
- 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
- 20 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P48 CSS was last recorded at 169,757 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 169,453 miles · 9 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 304 miles
- Average per year
- 2,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,757 miles
- 2022 – 169,453 miles
- 2021 – 169,044 miles
- 2020 – 168,273 miles
- 2019 – 167,184 miles
- 2018 – 165,924 miles
- 2017 – 164,137 miles
- 2016 – 162,120 miles
- 2015 – 160,904 miles
- 2013 – 160,854 miles
- 2012 – 157,593 miles
- 2011 – 154,262 miles
- 2010 – 149,888 miles
- 2009 – 145,801 miles
- 2008 – 142,270 miles
- 2007 – 139,235 miles
- 2006 – 133,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,757 miles (+304)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 169,757 miles
- Test number
- 411210812486
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass169,453 miles (+409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 169,453 miles
- Test number
- 461330516584
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass169,044 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 169,044 miles
- Test number
- 994860280149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,273 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 168,273 miles
- Test number
- 897344774474
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,184 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 167,184 miles
- Test number
- 166346870975
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,924 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 165,924 miles
- Test number
- 427270966926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass164,137 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 164,137 miles
- Test number
- 597826363634
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass162,120 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 162,120 miles
- Test number
- 937097593552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,904 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 160,904 miles
- Test number
- 189800448011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,854 miles (+3,261)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 160,854 miles
- Test number
- 436679643196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,593 miles (+56)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 157,593 miles
- Test number
- 848569552178
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f inner wing holed/corroded
Fail157,537 miles (+3,275)3 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,537 miles
- Test number
- 349211352163
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f inner wing holed/corroded
Pass154,262 miles (+4,374)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 154,262 miles
- Test number
- 529103841193
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteF/n/s flitch panel holed also r/n/s floor
Pass149,888 miles (+4,087)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 149,888 miles
- Test number
- 290238850414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,801 miles (+3,531)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 145,801 miles
- Test number
- 190567549149
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFuel tank strap corroded o/s
Pass142,270 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 142,270 miles
- Test number
- 892163348156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,235 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 139,235 miles
- Test number
- 201032367497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,998 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 133,998 miles
- Test number
- 733853176106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,068 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 132,068 miles
- Test number
- 170942576434
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteAll steel brake pipes need cleaning and greasing "starting to rust"
Questions about P48 CSS
- Does P48 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P48 CSS expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P48 CSS?
- The MOT on P48 CSS expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P48 CSS done?
- P48 CSS was recorded at 169,757 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
- Has P48 CSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P48 CSS has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2012.
- Has the mileage on P48 CSS 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 P48 CSS find?
- P48 CSS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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