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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P515 DFRMOT history

P515 DFR is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 254,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

P515 DFR 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
254,639 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 DFR
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
1 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 DFR was last recorded at 254,639 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,348 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,291 miles
Average per year
7,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,639 miles
  • 2021 – 249,348 miles
  • 2020 – 248,549 miles
  • 2019 – 248,489 miles
  • 2018 – 239,194 miles
  • 2017 – 228,334 miles
  • 2016 – 219,623 miles
  • 2015 – 210,014 miles
  • 2014 – 199,520 miles
  • 2013 – 190,798 miles
  • 2011 – 175,304 miles
  • 2010 – 159,809 miles
  • 2009 – 132,317 miles
  • 2008 – 118,074 miles
  • 2007 – 108,829 miles
  • 2006 – 101,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,639 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll under body is under body sealed

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,639 miles (+5,291)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    254,639 miles
    Test number
    745680420660
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body is under body sealed

  2. Pass249,348 miles (+799)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    249,348 miles
    Test number
    914094777714
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass248,549 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    248,549 miles
    Test number
    579378161801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail248,489 miles (+9,295)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,489 miles
    Test number
    759711239248
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met, brake system may require repair or adjustment

  5. Pass239,194 miles (+10,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    239,194 miles
    Test number
    281724990918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine

  6. Pass228,334 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    228,334 miles
    Test number
    224487915927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch slight damage
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak on pump

  7. Fail228,198 miles (+8,575)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,198 miles
    Test number
    900917340715
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBraking system leaking brake servo pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking back of pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step bracket (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shocker mount area (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension trailing arm mount area (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  8. Pass219,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    219,623 miles
    Test number
    941650676417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play off the steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail219,622 miles (+9,608)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,622 miles
    Test number
    996212147940
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeatyer (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play off the steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass210,014 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    210,014 miles
    Test number
    174271706654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail210,008 miles (+10,488)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,008 miles
    Test number
    253189335027
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass199,520 miles (+10)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    199,520 miles
    Test number
    299095654249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased so i cant see the condion very well

  13. Fail199,510 miles (+8,712)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,510 miles
    Test number
    296719744223
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased so i cant see the condion very well

  14. Fail190,798 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,798 miles
    Test number
    329587053408
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass190,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    190,798 miles
    Test number
    858707553299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass181,620 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    181,620 km
    Test number
    316082152482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass175,304 miles (+15,495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    175,304 miles
    Test number
    618415151293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass159,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    764994860245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail159,809 miles (+27,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    763684760269
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass132,317 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    622179959295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,237 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    910830929038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,074 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,074 miles
    Test number
    914834428043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,829 miles (+7,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    553145507067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass101,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    582515226013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 DFR

Does P515 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 DFR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 DFR?
The MOT on P515 DFR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 DFR done?
P515 DFR was recorded at 254,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
Has P515 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 DFR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on P515 DFR 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 P515 DFR find?
P515 DFR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 7 more.

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