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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

PAW 972MOT history

PAW 972 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

PAW 972 black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,447 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAW 972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAW 972 was last recorded at 127,447 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,443 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,447 miles
  • 2025 – 126,630 miles
  • 2024 – 124,794 miles
  • 2023 – 122,105 miles
  • 2022 – 117,602 miles
  • 2021 – 112,566 miles
  • 2020 – 109,411 miles
  • 2018 – 105,189 miles
  • 2017 – 88,201 miles
  • 2016 – 79,051 miles
  • 2015 – 72,639 miles
  • 2014 – 63,243 miles
  • 2013 – 56,052 miles
  • 2012 – 48,433 miles
  • 2011 – 41,108 miles
  • 2009 – 26,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,447 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Chassis corroded holes could be made using force

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust clamps deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,447 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,447 miles
    Test number
    926561355583
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  2. Fail127,443 miles (+813)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    336308195613
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis corrosion.

  3. Pass126,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    494491652558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded holes could be made using force

  4. Fail126,630 miles (+1,836)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    196060031963
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded holes could be made using force

  5. Pass124,794 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    292636609665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,788 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    342659356829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inber sills corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disks corroded

  7. Pass122,105 miles (+4,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,105 miles
    Test number
    477686533931
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChassis corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner sills/ sill covers fitted

  8. Pass117,602 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,602 miles
    Test number
    807391380072
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the underside in places
    • AdvisorySill covers and door steps fitted

  9. Pass112,566 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    671188623914
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion

  10. Fail112,566 miles (+3,155)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    584915866529
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion

  11. Pass109,411 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,411 miles
    Test number
    150775223253
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail109,395 miles (+4,206)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    473447734526
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass105,189 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    751032839570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    675043072738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,059 miles (+9,858)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    345533992179
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened outer bolt locator snapped off and bolt head (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass88,201 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,201 miles
    Test number
    528916958438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,051 miles (+6,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    212535375465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass72,639 miles (+9,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    228987875088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass63,243 miles (+7,191)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    927416064076
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNs steering rack end worn

  20. Pass56,052 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,052 miles
    Test number
    185970563080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,433 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    246767662066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    226264651097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810112160022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,852 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    573801869083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,851 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,851 miles
    Test number
    534418459054
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about PAW 972

What vehicle is registration PAW 972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAW 972 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAW 972 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAW 972 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAW 972?
The MOT on PAW 972 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAW 972 done?
PAW 972 was recorded at 127,447 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,886 miles a year.
Has PAW 972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAW 972 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PAW 972 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 PAW 972 find?
PAW 972 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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