
Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P657 MWPMOT history
P657 MWP is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 151,898 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P657 MWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P657 MWP was last recorded at 151,898 miles on 8 Apr 2023, 2,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 149,525 miles · 16 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,373 miles
- Average per year
- 4,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 151,898 miles
- 2022 – 149,525 miles
- 2021 – 146,829 miles
- 2020 – 142,923 miles
- 2019 – 140,353 miles
- 2018 – 138,289 miles
- 2017 – 136,599 miles
- 2016 – 134,722 miles
- 2015 – 132,867 miles
- 2014 – 130,971 miles
- 2013 – 128,210 miles
- 2012 – 123,054 miles
- 2011 – 115,956 miles
- 2010 – 108,347 miles
- 2009 – 102,077 miles
- 2008 – 93,887 miles
- 2007 – 85,675 miles
- 2006 – 75,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Fuel tank leaking
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,898 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 151,898 miles
- Test number
- 466644952978
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,898 miles (+2,373)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,898 miles
- Test number
- 485412194604
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,525 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 149,525 miles
- Test number
- 521955971787
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,829 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 146,829 miles
- Test number
- 776659002781
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,923 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,923 miles
- Test number
- 577630330354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass140,353 miles (+2,064)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 140,353 miles
- Test number
- 117692963349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,289 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,289 miles
- Test number
- 204935431515
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass136,599 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 136,599 miles
- Test number
- 730672441406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,568 miles (+1,846)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,568 miles
- Test number
- 905613635161
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded /centre floor pan (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Pass134,722 miles (+1,855)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 134,722 miles
- Test number
- 548782578684
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass132,867 miles (+1,896)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 132,867 miles
- Test number
- 899133975068
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear Boot floor excesivly corroded not in prescribed area
Pass130,971 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 130,971 miles
- Test number
- 545878554098
- 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)
Fail130,958 miles (+2,748)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,958 miles
- Test number
- 577495254077
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass128,210 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 128,210 miles
- Test number
- 517723163085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,146 miles (+5,092)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,146 miles
- Test number
- 718089943027
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass123,054 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 123,054 miles
- Test number
- 629156972027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,041 miles (+7,085)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,041 miles
- Test number
- 487183872002
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass115,956 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 115,956 miles
- Test number
- 175025841469
- AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Fail115,912 miles (+7,565)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,912 miles
- Test number
- 347489531006
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Pass108,347 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 108,347 miles
- Test number
- 772297060053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,207 miles (+6,130)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,207 miles
- Test number
- 404566150074
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass102,077 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 102,077 miles
- Test number
- 104015269068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,056 miles (+8,169)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,056 miles
- Test number
- 251322169003
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
Pass93,887 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 93,887 miles
- Test number
- 143374848444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,817 miles (+8,142)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,817 miles
- Test number
- 450699638042
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Pass85,675 miles (+10,177)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 85,675 miles
- Test number
- 570030967003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 911181866054
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about P657 MWP
- Does P657 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P657 MWP expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P657 MWP?
- The MOT on P657 MWP expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P657 MWP done?
- P657 MWP was recorded at 151,898 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2023, an average of 4,468 miles a year.
- Has P657 MWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P657 MWP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on P657 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 P657 MWP find?
- P657 MWP passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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