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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.

P48 CSS blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass169,757 miles
  • 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))

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, 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass169,044 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,044 miles
    Test number
    994860280149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass162,120 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    162,120 miles
    Test number
    937097593552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,904 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,904 miles
    Test number
    189800448011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,854 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    160,854 miles
    Test number
    436679643196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass149,888 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    290238850414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. Pass142,270 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,270 miles
    Test number
    892163348156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,235 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    139,235 miles
    Test number
    201032367497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,998 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    133,998 miles
    Test number
    733853176106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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