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LAND ROVER

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SY52 EHF
MOTValid
MOT due16 Oct 2026
First reg27 Sep 2002
Mileage151,894 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 January 2026.

PASSED · 17 Oct 2025
Test date17 Oct 2025
Expiry16 Oct 2026
Test number829792751273
Mileage151,894 mi
PASSED · 24 Jan 2025
Test date24 Jan 2025
Expiry23 Jan 2026
Test number294001514015
Mileage149,448 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPark brake lever close to end of working travel
FAILED · 24 Jan 2025
Test date24 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number371414211592
Mileage149,448 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPark brake lever close to end of working travel
PASSED · 1 Dec 2023
Test date1 Dec 2023
Expiry30 Nov 2024
Test number676747358131
Mileage144,561 mi
PASSED · 20 Dec 2022
Test date20 Dec 2022
Expiry6 Jan 2024
Test number160633128321
Mileage144,305 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2021
Test date21 Dec 2021
Expiry6 Jan 2023
Test number311301832312
Mileage141,556 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2021
Test date20 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number969488526425
Mileage141,555 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 7 Jan 2021
Test date7 Jan 2021
Expiry6 Jan 2022
Test number773609462909
Mileage133,808 mi
FAILED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number796503336055
Mileage133,807 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Dec 2019
Test date31 Dec 2019
Expiry2 Jan 2021
Test number485583812606
Mileage129,122 mi
FAILED · 20 Dec 2019
Test date20 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number892601371267
Mileage129,099 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2018
Test date11 Dec 2018
Expiry2 Jan 2020
Test number126224975909
Mileage122,130 mi
AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
FAILED · 11 Dec 2018
Test date11 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number359880077751
Mileage122,130 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
PASSED · 3 Jan 2018
Test date3 Jan 2018
Expiry2 Jan 2019
Test number342795079741
Mileage115,519 mi
Advisorysteering damper bush(s) worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play foremost (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear chassis corroded nearing excessive in places
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2017
Test date19 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number932940092772
Mileage115,432 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay below servo (3.6.C.3)
FailOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulkhead under rubber matt/steering collum area (3.6.C.3)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisorysteering damper bush(s) worn
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak nearing excessive (2.2.D.2e)
FailDrag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
FailDrag link end repaired by welding ball joint welded onto arm (2.2.C.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play foremost (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear chassis corroded nearing excessive in places
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2016
Test date21 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number431189969633
Mileage109,967 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorycorrosion to rear cross member
Advisoryboth front tyres getting low
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2015
Test date21 Dec 2015
Expiry22 Dec 2016
Test number622487761438
Mileage105,758 mi
Advisoryfront to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
Advisorysteering box damp - no leaks seen at time of test
Advisoryfront number plate damaged
Advisoryboth front tyres getting low
PASSED · 23 Dec 2014
Test date23 Dec 2014
Expiry22 Dec 2015
Test number379877354322
Mileage101,029 mi
AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
FAILED · 19 Dec 2014
Test date19 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number658813154362
Mileage101,016 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
PASSED · 9 Dec 2013
Test date9 Dec 2013
Expiry8 Dec 2014
Test number487163143313
Mileage93,512 mi
User Enteredrear differential oil seal leaking
FAILED · 27 Nov 2013
Test date27 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number426461633315
Mileage93,500 mi
FailBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Enteredoffside front sidelight lens broken
User Enteredrear differential oil seal leaking
PASSED · 13 Feb 2013
Test date13 Feb 2013
Expiry12 Feb 2014
Test number137964143084
Mileage91,639 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2013
Test date13 Feb 2013
Expiry12 Feb 2014
Test number908864743003
Mileage91,639 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2012
Test date13 Feb 2012
Expiry12 Feb 2013
Test number717254542056
Mileage91,047 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enterednearside front sphere hub passing grease
User Enteredoffside front sphere hub passing grease
FAILED · 10 Feb 2012
Test date10 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number196921042059
Mileage91,047 mi
FailOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FailOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enterednearside front sphere hub passing grease
User Enteredoffside front sphere hub passing grease
PASSED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry9 Feb 2012
Test number185891141495
Mileage89,323 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 2 Feb 2011
Test date2 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number338053631037
Mileage89,323 mi
FailNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2010
Test date9 Feb 2010
Expiry8 Feb 2011
Test number560060240036
Mileage72,387 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2009
Test date9 Feb 2009
Expiry8 Feb 2010
Test number134150249094
Mileage51,176 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2009
Test date6 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number374687239069
Mileage51,176 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 22 May 2007
Test date22 May 2007
Expiry21 May 2008
Test number271952047199
Mileage45,658 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 22 May 2007
Test date22 May 2007
Expiry
Test number793802047187
Mileage45,658 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 12 May 2006
Test date12 May 2006
Expiry11 May 2007
Test number421642536182
Mileage42,316 mi
FAILED · 12 May 2006
Test date12 May 2006
Expiry
Test number514292636196
Mileage42,316 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2005
Test date21 Sep 2005
Expiry27 Sep 2006
Test number744484665242
Mileage40,333 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2005
Test date19 Sep 2005
Expiry
Test number834292565262
Mileage40,313 mi
FailSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredpower steering pump noisey
User Enteredsteering box noisey
User Enteredrear diff pinion seal leaking
User Enteredrear door middle hing bolt missing