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LAND ROVER

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S2DY E
MOTValid
MOT due29 Jul 2026
First reg1 Aug 1998
Mileage167,801 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 August 2025.

PASSED · 30 Jul 2025
Test date30 Jul 2025
Expiry29 Jul 2026
Test number901064167329
Mileage167,801 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jul 2025
Test date28 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number607362133207
Mileage167,801 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2024
Test date29 Aug 2024
Expiry3 Sep 2025
Test number879285759666
Mileage166,758 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2023
Test date4 Sep 2023
Expiry3 Sep 2024
Test number616283245861
Mileage165,611 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Aug 2023
Test date24 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number440707880437
Mileage165,502 mi
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by rear step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number312479533173
Mileage163,713 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2021
Test date2 Sep 2021
Expiry1 Sep 2022
Test number320454996871
Mileage161,466 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunderneath vehicle has general corrosion
Advisoryvehicles has been under seal
FAILED · 14 Aug 2021
Test date14 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number228275980436
Mileage161,465 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jul 2021
Test date15 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number821678918879
Mileage161,421 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2020
Test date20 Jul 2020
Expiry19 Jul 2021
Test number697762211900
Mileage157,548 mi
Advisoryrear chassis crossmember corroded
AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear ando/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Jul 2019
Test date15 Jul 2019
Expiry18 Jan 2021
Test number690045598123
Mileage153,631 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mount in front of rear wheel is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember along back of vehicle is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre outer sidewall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle tie rod front bush is deteriorated and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Jul 2019
Test date3 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number614017172317
Mileage153,544 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth rear sills corroded
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2018
Test date13 Jul 2018
Expiry18 Jul 2019
Test number971852160890
Mileage149,204 mi
AdvisoryRear fog light OK at time of test
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry18 Jul 2018
Test number852335749772
Mileage143,688 mi
Advisorycoolant level low.
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box. (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped slightly. (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number962452478452
Mileage143,606 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working 1/2 not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisorycoolant level low.
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box. (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracked through to canvas (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped slightly. (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2016
Test date19 Jul 2016
Expiry18 Jul 2017
Test number577248883716
Mileage139,020 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front damage to side wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to side wall
AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush all lower (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 6 Jul 2016
Test date6 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number918079444468
Mileage138,942 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front damage to side wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to side wall
FailOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
FailNearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
FailCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush all lower (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 18 Jun 2015
Test date18 Jun 2015
Expiry13 Jul 2016
Test number499739565180
Mileage134,690 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 18 Jun 2015
Test date18 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number789969065102
Mileage134,690 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2014
Test date4 Jul 2014
Expiry13 Jul 2015
Test number657405884166
Mileage128,569 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2014
Test date1 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number799102684185
Mileage128,567 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry13 Jul 2014
Test number768024583175
Mileage119,299 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2012
Test date14 Jul 2012
Expiry13 Jul 2013
Test number297336692429
Mileage112,551 mi
FAILED · 5 Jul 2012
Test date5 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number327987982191
Mileage112,511 mi
FailBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2011
Test date6 Jul 2011
Expiry13 Jul 2012
Test number497007381199
Mileage107,955 mi
FAILED · 6 Jul 2011
Test date6 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number327417881197
Mileage107,955 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Enteredo/s/r mud flap insecure
PASSED · 10 Jul 2010
Test date10 Jul 2010
Expiry13 Jul 2011
Test number751501190186
Mileage102,482 mi
FAILED · 10 Jul 2010
Test date10 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number181381690162
Mileage102,482 mi
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 10 Jul 2009
Test date10 Jul 2009
Expiry13 Jul 2010
Test number780551999197
Mileage96,219 mi
FAILED · 30 Jun 2009
Test date30 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number892691889172
Mileage96,165 mi
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
User EnteredOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
PASSED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry13 Jul 2009
Test number752226498199
Mileage89,350 mi
PASSED · 11 Jul 2007
Test date11 Jul 2007
Expiry13 Jul 2008
Test number210242597473
Mileage82,279 mi
FAILED · 10 Jul 2007
Test date10 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number272211597156
Mileage82,279 mi
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
User EnteredSlight damage to nearside front part of bumper.
PASSED · 12 Jul 2006
Test date12 Jul 2006
Expiry13 Jul 2007
Test number230943096499
Mileage75,665 mi
PASSED · 12 Jul 2005
Test date12 Jul 2005
Expiry13 Jul 2006
Test number303003295126
Mileage66,704 mi