LAND ROVER

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L81W BX

MOTExpired

MOT due30 May 2026

First reg14 Mar 1994

Mileage95,800 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

32 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 16 July 2025.

PASSED · 30 May 2025

Test date30 May 2025

Expiry30 May 2026

Test number992103583833

Mileage95,800 mi

Advisoryladder obscuring rear number plate

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement at swivel bearings

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 28 May 2025

Test date28 May 2025

Expiry—

Test number561490388899

Mileage95,799 mi

MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advisoryladder obscuring rear number plate

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement at swivel bearings

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 23 May 2024

Test date23 May 2024

Expiry30 May 2025

Test number938358118909

Mileage95,494 mi

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced halfway along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box near rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 20 May 2024

Test date20 May 2024

Expiry—

Test number845131045221

Mileage95,489 mi

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorPosition lamp not working all 4 inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced halfway along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box near rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 31 May 2023

Test date31 May 2023

Expiry30 May 2024

Test number234967076365

Mileage95,061 mi

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder frame

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 26 May 2023

Test date26 May 2023

Expiry—

Test number105484405173

Mileage95,061 mi

MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front door difficult to open from inside

MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder frame

MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 27 May 2022

Test date27 May 2022

Expiry26 May 2023

Test number957459056837

Mileage94,777 mi

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder

AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed by corrosion

AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advisoryslight movement at drop arm where it mounts to steering box

AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight movement at upper and lower bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

FAILED · 7 Dec 2021

Test date7 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number927672817438

Mileage94,670 mi

MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder

AdvisoryNearside Front hole on floor caused by corrosion

MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Advisoryslight movement at drop arm where it mounts to steering box

AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight movement at upper and lower bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

PASSED · 10 Dec 2020

Test date10 Dec 2020

Expiry9 Dec 2021

Test number272800811010

Mileage94,132 mi

AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

FAILED · 5 Nov 2020

Test date5 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number527152038786

Mileage94,108 mi

MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Axle fractured hocky stick mount (5.1.1 (a))

DangerousRear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box holed and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel hub bearing worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

DangerousNearside Front hub oil seal leaking

DangerousOffside Front hub oil seal leaking

FAILED · 13 Feb 2019

Test date13 Feb 2019

Expiry—

Test number672540614050

Mileage94,046 mi

MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 14 Feb 2018

Test date14 Feb 2018

Expiry14 Feb 2019

Test number901884889506

Mileage91,379 mi

FAILED · 9 Feb 2018

Test date9 Feb 2018

Expiry—

Test number147855566319

Mileage91,358 mi

FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

DangerousOffside Rear half shaft insecure

PASSED · 31 Jan 2017

Test date31 Jan 2017

Expiry14 Feb 2018

Test number218231553080

Mileage82,856 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

FAILED · 31 Jan 2017

Test date31 Jan 2017

Expiry—

Test number198193522970

Mileage82,856 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

PrsExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

PASSED · 15 Feb 2016

Test date15 Feb 2016

Expiry14 Feb 2017

Test number917374051834

Mileage67,752 mi

AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed

AdvisorySome brake pipes heavily undersealed

FAILED · 12 Feb 2016

Test date12 Feb 2016

Expiry—

Test number621732867936

Mileage67,748 mi

FailIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

FailDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All indicators flashing when operating either left or right hand indicator (1.4.A.2h)

FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed

AdvisorySome brake pipes heavily undersealed

PASSED · 6 Jan 2014

Test date6 Jan 2014

Expiry26 Jan 2015

Test number357746104072

Mileage64,476 mi

AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAILED · 6 Jan 2014

Test date6 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number687876404079

Mileage64,476 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

PASSED · 8 Jan 2013

Test date8 Jan 2013

Expiry26 Jan 2014

Test number706338603040

Mileage57,941 mi

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

FAILED · 8 Jan 2013

Test date8 Jan 2013

Expiry—

Test number898038703097

Mileage57,941 mi

DangerousOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PASSED · 11 Jan 2012

Test date11 Jan 2012

Expiry26 Jan 2013

Test number588131012083

Mileage52,441 mi

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

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

AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

FAILED · 11 Jan 2012

Test date11 Jan 2012

Expiry—

Test number747391112067

Mileage52,441 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

PASSED · 7 Jan 2011

Test date7 Jan 2011

Expiry26 Jan 2012

Test number196187301013

Mileage48,385 mi

PASSED · 27 Jan 2010

Test date27 Jan 2010

Expiry26 Jan 2011

Test number673777420007

Mileage47,307 mi

User Enteredall four tyres are slightly perished and covered in stones in tread

PASSED · 19 Jan 2009

Test date19 Jan 2009

Expiry20 Jan 2010

Test number902259119028

Mileage46,151 mi

PASSED · 21 Jan 2008

Test date21 Jan 2008

Expiry20 Jan 2009

Test number271351528060

Mileage45,385 mi

User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking

User Enteredn/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to show ply or cords

PASSED · 16 Jan 2007

Test date16 Jan 2007

Expiry15 Jan 2008

Test number153376717468

Mileage44,482 mi

User Enteredpuncture in o/s/f tyre inner edge

PASSED · 10 Jan 2006

Test date10 Jan 2006

Expiry9 Jan 2007

Test number752910516048

Mileage43,647 mi

FAILED · 10 Jan 2006

Test date10 Jan 2006

Expiry—

Test number202600416063

Mileage43,647 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

User Enteredslight play rear axle ball joint