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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P554 VBHMOT history

P554 VBH is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

P554 VBH 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 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
119,781 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P554 VBH
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
4 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P554 VBH was last recorded at 119,781 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,751 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,781 miles
  • 2022 – 114,842 miles
  • 2021 – 104,663 miles
  • 2020 – 89,522 miles
  • 2019 – 71,253 miles
  • 2006 – 69,202 miles
  • 2005 – 66,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderneath has corrosion in various places mostly around body mounts and other suspension components including outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,781 miles (+30)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    211027630695
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath has corrosion in various places mostly around body mounts and other suspension components including outer sills
  2. Fail119,751 miles (+4,909)3 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    862712852007
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected rear steering arm (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath has corrosion in various places mostly around body mounts and other suspension components including outer sills
  3. Pass114,842 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    740068939772
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail114,842 miles (+10,179)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    666597480807
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play draglink arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play draglink arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass104,663 miles (+15,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    160314784020
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both poor (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank delivery hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  6. Pass89,522 miles (+18,269)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    475951097522
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  7. Pass71,253 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    136539090624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion on sill near body mounting
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel slightly more than expected
  8. Pass69,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    954104736382
    • NoteBonnet safety catch defective
  9. Fail69,202 miles (+2,661)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    922134436321
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  10. Pass66,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    584211725357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,541 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    893538415334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about P554 VBH

Does P554 VBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P554 VBH expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P554 VBH?
The MOT on P554 VBH expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P554 VBH done?
P554 VBH was recorded at 119,781 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has P554 VBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P554 VBH has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on P554 VBH 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 P554 VBH find?
P554 VBH passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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