
Land Rover Discovery
Grey and Orange · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P840 MBMMOT history
P840 MBM is a grey and orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 141,635 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P840 MBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Grey and Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 29 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P840 MBM was last recorded at 141,635 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 141,635 miles · 2 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 141,635 miles
- 2020 – 141,631 miles
- 2019 – 140,859 miles
- 2018 – 139,923 miles
- 2017 – 139,606 miles
- 2015 – 139,204 miles
- 2014 – 138,136 miles
- 2013 – 134,647 miles
- 2012 – 133,858 miles
- 2011 – 128,332 miles
- 2009 – 127,053 miles
- 2008 – 118,892 miles
- 2007 – 109,892 miles
- 2006 – 97,364 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Entire vehicle interior (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Brake performance not tested
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,635 miles5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,635 miles
- Test number
- 292982068840
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Entire vehicle interior (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,635 miles4 major5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,635 miles
- Test number
- 465186654333
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Bolts missing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Entire vehicle interior (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,635 miles (+4)3 dangerous25 major5 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,635 miles
- Test number
- 787859923718
- DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks centre console copper wires exposed (4.11 (c) (iii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable insecure hand brake cable obviously detached (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (3.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF - condensation in headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing right had mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake not attached to cable (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage loose drivers belt (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorSeat belt buckle missing NSR (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSeat belt buckle missing OSR passenger (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended driver belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported throughout entire vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured entire vehicle interior (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated driver and passenger footwell (4.11 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOther passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed NSR door unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NSR (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rears, caused by insecure weld to rear chassis membrane (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front braided lines both frayed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central flange and at rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront both calipers, pistons on inner pad all the way out, suggest seized caliper
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake slave insecure, but not likely to become detached
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear body bolts wedged with wood, benefit given as still secure
- AdvisoryCentre console entire shroud missing
- AdvisoryParts of bell housing broken
Pass141,631 miles (+772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 141,631 miles
- Test number
- 461396242210
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,859 miles
- Test number
- 465242435474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,859 miles (+936)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,859 miles
- Test number
- 197902716464
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass139,923 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 139,923 miles
- Test number
- 753205810368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,606 miles (+402)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 139,606 miles
- Test number
- 238646540507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,204 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 139,204 miles
- Test number
- 586817484315
- AdvisoryFront corrosion developing front arches
Pass138,136 miles (+3,489)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 138,136 miles
- Test number
- 349543944302
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fail134,647 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,647 miles
- Test number
- 195727453492
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass134,647 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 134,647 miles
- Test number
- 209547153015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,858 miles (+5,526)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 133,858 miles
- Test number
- 168664352490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,332 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,332 miles
- Test number
- 598550651053
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass128,332 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 128,332 miles
- Test number
- 998870551051
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass127,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 127,053 miles
- Test number
- 930084849340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,053 miles (+8,161)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,053 miles
- Test number
- 564737539322
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass118,892 miles (+9,000)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 118,892 miles
- Test number
- 112645328200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,892 miles (+12,528)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 109,892 miles
- Test number
- 702211427217
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass97,364 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 97,364 miles
- Test number
- 823522426244
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSteering box has slight leak
Questions about P840 MBM
- Does P840 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P840 MBM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P840 MBM?
- The MOT on P840 MBM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P840 MBM done?
- P840 MBM was recorded at 141,635 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
- Has P840 MBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P840 MBM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on P840 MBM 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 MBM find?
- P840 MBM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; electrical wiring insecure entire vehicle interior; front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear, and 4 more.
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