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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P840 BPDMOT history

P840 BPD is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 198,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

P840 BPD grey 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 2023
Mileage
198,083 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 BPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
17 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 BPD was last recorded at 198,083 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,924 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
5,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,083 miles
  • 2021 – 191,924 miles
  • 2020 – 174,810 miles
  • 2016 – 174,132 miles
  • 2015 – 171,050 miles
  • 2014 – 166,783 miles
  • 2013 – 160,539 miles
  • 2012 – 155,237 miles
  • 2011 – 150,569 miles
  • 2010 – 144,881 miles
  • 2009 – 139,249 miles
  • 2008 – 131,664 miles
  • 2007 – 124,298 miles
  • 2006 – 115,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,083 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUndersealed

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,083 miles (+6,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,083 miles
    Test number
    533510906480
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  2. Pass191,924 miles (+17,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,924 miles
    Test number
    506704179102
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  3. Pass174,810 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,810 miles
    Test number
    869864757909
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all underneath
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all inner wheel arches

  4. Pass174,132 miles (+3,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    174,132 miles
    Test number
    370515662195
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryN/s rear hub as slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Pass171,050 miles (+4,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,050 miles
    Test number
    146615015168
    • NoteCorrosion to underside
    • NoteOil leaks

  6. Pass166,783 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    166,783 miles
    Test number
    228732424462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,539 miles (+133)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,539 miles
    Test number
    935789213148
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoil springs sprayed with oil and on both front shocks absorbers.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail160,406 miles (+5,169)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,406 miles
    Test number
    479776703103
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoil springs sprayed with oil and on both front shocks absorbers.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass155,237 miles (+4,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    155,237 miles
    Test number
    749745102186
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass150,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,569 miles
    Test number
    135498611136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail150,569 miles (+5,688)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,569 miles
    Test number
    875428511142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass144,881 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    890058110161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,832 miles (+5,583)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    584176910171
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Pass139,249 miles (+7,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    530825209172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,664 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    842492808140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,298 miles (+9,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    124,298 miles
    Test number
    291373507410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePower steering pipe leaking slightly near reservoir

  17. Pass115,023 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    115,023 miles
    Test number
    900733506128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,009 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,009 miles
    Test number
    620822106157
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Questions about P840 BPD

Does P840 BPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P840 BPD expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P840 BPD?
The MOT on P840 BPD expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P840 BPD done?
P840 BPD was recorded at 198,083 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 5,010 miles a year.
Has P840 BPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 BPD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on P840 BPD 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 P840 BPD find?
P840 BPD passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive; undersealed.

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