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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P48 MWPMOT history

P48 MWP is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

P48 MWP grey 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 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,790 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P48 MWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P48 MWP was last recorded at 160,790 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,250 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,540 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,790 miles
  • 2024 – 158,250 miles
  • 2023 – 154,661 miles
  • 2022 – 154,209 miles
  • 2019 – 149,597 miles
  • 2016 – 140,090 miles
  • 2014 – 130,429 miles
  • 2013 – 122,492 miles
  • 2012 – 109,390 miles
  • 2009 – 97,585 miles
  • 2008 – 87,251 miles
  • 2006 – 77,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,790 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,790 miles (+2,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,790 miles
    Test number
    576100175433
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,250 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,250 miles
    Test number
    922536322305
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail158,203 miles (+3,542)2 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    833794503712
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure mounting strap corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers condition

  4. Pass154,661 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,661 miles
    Test number
    956741499868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight play
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  5. Pass154,209 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    461759744135
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated trailer socket cover broken (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  6. Fail154,209 miles (+4,612)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    667125228191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated trailer socket cover broken (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  7. Pass149,597 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,597 miles
    Test number
    976499911445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,090 miles (+9,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,090 miles
    Test number
    258140625294
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on floor rear not holed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner wheel arches front n/s and o/s not holed

  9. Pass130,429 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,429 miles
    Test number
    989289124385
    • 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)

  10. Pass122,492 miles (+13,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,492 miles
    Test number
    987366883138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,390 miles
    Test number
    337599282105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail109,390 miles (+11,805)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,390 miles
    Test number
    449759482174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass97,585 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    374385259350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    512417109020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,172 miles (+921)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    152077909444
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass87,251 miles (+10,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    762339908041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,118 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    142689646394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,102 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    503786646337
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Questions about P48 MWP

Does P48 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P48 MWP expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P48 MWP?
The MOT on P48 MWP expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P48 MWP done?
P48 MWP was recorded at 160,790 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has P48 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P48 MWP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P48 MWP 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 MWP find?
P48 MWP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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