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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P765 XTXMOT history

P765 XTX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 206,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

P765 XTX 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 Dec 2025
Mileage
206,474 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 XTX
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
15 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 XTX was last recorded at 206,474 miles on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 19,272 miles, lower than 185,961 miles on 5 Jun 2014.
  • 6 Dec 2024: 206,472 miles, lower than 208,773 miles on 25 Oct 2023.

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
208,773 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,474 miles
  • 2023 – 208,773 miles
  • 2022 – 202,603 miles
  • 2021 – 200,943 miles
  • 2020 – 198,000 miles
  • 2019 – 197,493 miles
  • 2018 – 196,942 miles
  • 2017 – 96,104 miles
  • 2016 – 94,596 miles
  • 2015 – 19,272 miles
  • 2014 – 185,961 miles
  • 2013 – 180,913 miles
  • 2012 – 174,299 miles
  • 2011 – 167,600 miles
  • 2010 – 162,207 miles
  • 2009 – 153,837 miles
  • 2008 – 141,827 miles
  • 2007 – 133,004 miles
  • 2006 – 124,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the underside of the vehicle
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass206,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,474 miles
    Test number
    412944498876
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail206,472 miles (-2,301)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,472 miles
    Test number
    530264513665
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,773 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,773 miles
    Test number
    813534490753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail205,769 miles (+3,166)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,769 miles
    Test number
    954358354945
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,603 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,603 miles
    Test number
    625709011928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail202,599 miles (+1,656)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,599 miles
    Test number
    528249090157
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,943 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    200,943 miles
    Test number
    420556375852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail200,937 miles (+2,937)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,937 miles
    Test number
    355609693833
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (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 (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 (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass198,000 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    198,000 miles
    Test number
    692615688656
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail197,970 miles (+477)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,970 miles
    Test number
    116441251878
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner of (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass197,493 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    197,493 miles
    Test number
    921471809863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Fail197,457 miles (+515)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,457 miles
    Test number
    663628201697
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Pass196,942 miles (+100,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    196,942 miles
    Test number
    572818120691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    656365876321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear axle transverse pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail96,104 miles (+1,508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    653660132772
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear axle transverse pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,596 miles (+75,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    840958988935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  17. Pass19,272 miles (-166,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    609177515203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass185,961 miles (+5,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    185,961 miles
    Test number
    288186354472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass180,913 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    180,913 miles
    Test number
    399298863100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass174,299 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    174,299 miles
    Test number
    646514342159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass167,600 miles (+141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    167,600 miles
    Test number
    787022331177
    • NoteOffside front position light dim.

  22. Fail167,459 miles (+5,252)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,459 miles
    Test number
    127635021171
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front position light dim.

  23. Pass162,207 miles (+8,370)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    162,207 miles
    Test number
    361234440175
    • NoteOffside rear position light in bumper slightly dim.
    • NoteTailgate door lock sticking.

  24. Pass153,837 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    153,837 miles
    Test number
    631090159136
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  25. Fail153,797 miles (+11,970)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,797 miles
    Test number
    564679749151
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  26. Pass141,827 miles (+153)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    201953438412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S wiper blade torn

  27. Fail141,674 miles (+8,670)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    623397928100
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S wiper blade torn

  28. Pass133,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    872308867025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail133,004 miles (+8,696)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    134616067475
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass124,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    433908236123
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

Questions about P765 XTX

Does P765 XTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P765 XTX expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P765 XTX?
The MOT on P765 XTX expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P765 XTX done?
P765 XTX was recorded at 206,474 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has P765 XTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 XTX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on P765 XTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P765 XTX find?
P765 XTX passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: corrosion to the underside of the vehicle; non obligatory mirror damaged; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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