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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P792 MLXMOT history

P792 MLX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

P792 MLX 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 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
146,699 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P792 MLX
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
29 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P792 MLX was last recorded at 146,699 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 3,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,307 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,392 miles
Average per year
3,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,699 miles
  • 2022 – 143,307 miles
  • 2021 – 141,167 miles
  • 2019 – 137,586 miles
  • 2018 – 132,887 miles
  • 2013 – 132,726 miles
  • 2012 – 128,107 miles
  • 2011 – 120,335 miles
  • 2010 – 113,913 miles
  • 2009 – 108,882 miles
  • 2008 – 100,986 miles
  • 2007 – 97,733 miles
  • 2006 – 93,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,699 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail146,699 miles (+3,392)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    175480491270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,307 miles (+2,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    721236815760
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,167 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,167 miles
    Test number
    633329553654
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail141,140 miles (+3,554)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,140 miles
    Test number
    323286963992
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,586 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,586 miles
    Test number
    359584895712
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail137,585 miles (+48)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,585 miles
    Test number
    348061961815
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner sills and o/s/f inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,537 miles (+4,650)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    920711417415
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill ,front floor pan and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,887 miles (+161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    108088074116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass132,726 miles (+15)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,726 miles
    Test number
    746098843359
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Fail132,711 miles (+3,289)2 dangerous6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,711 miles
    Test number
    478416743451
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass129,422 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    626829303083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass128,107 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,107 miles
    Test number
    598682862237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,335 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    215658511446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass113,913 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,913 miles
    Test number
    834466780127
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail113,775 miles (+4,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,775 miles
    Test number
    343751780143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass108,882 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    802278589135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,986 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    893535088188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,733 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    97,733 miles
    Test number
    801173587172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    281871886139
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about P792 MLX

Does P792 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P792 MLX expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P792 MLX?
The MOT on P792 MLX expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P792 MLX done?
P792 MLX was recorded at 146,699 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
Has P792 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P792 MLX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on P792 MLX 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 P792 MLX find?
P792 MLX failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch, and 7 more.

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