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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P501 DDAMOT history

P501 DDA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

P501 DDA 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 18 Oct 2021
Mileage
131,595 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 DDA
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
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

P501 DDA was last recorded at 131,595 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2011: 98,673 miles, lower than 98,950 miles on 3 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,303 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,595 miles
  • 2020 – 130,303 miles
  • 2019 – 129,994 miles
  • 2018 – 129,986 miles
  • 2015 – 127,918 miles
  • 2014 – 122,110 miles
  • 2013 – 115,641 miles
  • 2012 – 106,675 miles
  • 2011 – 98,673 miles
  • 2010 – 95,455 miles
  • 2009 – 87,835 miles
  • 2008 – 80,367 miles
  • 2007 – 78,325 miles
  • 2006 – 75,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,595 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch next to brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 places effected (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 places effected (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door near seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront headlight beam image weak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front axle sphere leaking oil/grease
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body panel across the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndeer side of vehicle very muddy

What MOT failures 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,595 miles (+1,292)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    323676012590
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch next to brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 places effected (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 places effected (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door near seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight beam image weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle sphere leaking oil/grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body panel across the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndeer side of vehicle very muddy

  2. Pass130,303 miles (+309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    685018558541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in headlight
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rubber deteriorated and cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension hub balls have a slight oil leak (both)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass129,994 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,994 miles
    Test number
    284723709219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,986 miles (+2,068)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,986 miles
    Test number
    758410897861
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section x3 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section x2 (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracked and perishing

  5. Pass127,918 miles (+5,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    336653045155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass122,110 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,110 miles
    Test number
    135354664144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,641 miles (+8,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,641 miles
    Test number
    568062263161
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass106,675 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,675 miles
    Test number
    196810472107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,673 miles6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,673 miles
    Test number
    736075071112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOil around handbrake drum
    • NoteSuspect filler in nearside rear door sill

  10. Fail98,673 miles (-277)1 dangerous13 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,673 miles
    Test number
    616221571148
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspect filler in nearside rear door sill

  11. Fail98,950 miles (+3,495)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    888714351182
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass95,455 miles (+1,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    941268150147
    • NoteWipers Not Parking.

  13. Pass93,930 miles (+129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    423140660019
    • NoteN/s and o/s sills corroded
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

  14. Fail93,801 miles (+5,966)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    964543650028
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s sills corroded
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

  15. Pass87,835 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    351568759085
    • NoteArea around front body mountings corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOuter rear seat belts unchecked as child seats fitted

  16. Fail87,834 miles (+7,467)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    860247859052
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteArea around front body mountings corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOuter rear seat belts unchecked as child seats fitted

  17. Pass80,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    810415238093
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail80,367 miles (+2,042)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    683725038035
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass78,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    482195317143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,325 miles (+3,221)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    324055417106
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  21. Pass75,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    670568896029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Questions about P501 DDA

Does P501 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 DDA expired on 18 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 DDA?
The MOT on P501 DDA expired on 18 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 DDA done?
P501 DDA was recorded at 131,595 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has P501 DDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 DDA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on P501 DDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P501 DDA find?
P501 DDA failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near body mount; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor section, and 12 more.

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