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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

1620 XJMOT history

1620 XJ is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

1620 XJ white Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
138,359 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1620 XJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1620 XJ was last recorded at 138,359 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,336 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,359 miles
  • 2024 – 138,336 miles
  • 2023 – 138,063 miles
  • 2022 – 136,010 miles
  • 2020 – 128,813 miles
  • 2019 – 120,978 miles
  • 2018 – 115,668 miles
  • 2017 – 111,709 miles
  • 2016 – 107,459 miles
  • 2015 – 105,029 miles
  • 2014 – 103,570 miles
  • 2013 – 103,552 miles
  • 2011 – 98,456 miles
  • 2010 – 90,304 miles
  • 2009 – 83,621 miles
  • 2008 – 77,386 miles
  • 2007 – 65,026 miles
  • 2006 – 57,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,359 miles
  • AdvisoryALL CHASSIS AND FLOOR RUSTING COVERD IN THICK UNDERSEAL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • General rust on body underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Near side and off side front floor rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear chassis rusting in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,359 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,359 miles
    Test number
    793119900089
    • AdvisoryALL CHASSIS AND FLOOR RUSTING COVERD IN THICK UNDERSEAL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass138,336 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,336 miles
    Test number
    595936453830
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust on body underside
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front floor rusting
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc pitted
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusting in places
    • AdvisoryRear top shock absorber bushes worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside body rusted outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal making inspection difficult

  3. Fail138,335 miles (+272)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    801580369202
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust on body underside
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front floor rusting
    • AdvisoryNear side rear antirollbar link worn
    • AdvisoryOff side front inner wheel arch rusting
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc/pitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has high travel
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusting in places
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroded-BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryRear top shock absorber bushes worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal making inspection difficult

  4. Pass138,063 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    357193765161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySome areas underside body corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  5. Fail138,056 miles (+2,046)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,056 miles
    Test number
    717510948884
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySome areas underside body corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  6. Pass136,010 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,010 miles
    Test number
    138702774540
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes & flexy brake pipes are heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll chassis & chassis areas are heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll passenger seat belts are there but are not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Swivel hubs are damp
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo passenger seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S Wheels noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryRear bumper missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed

  7. Fail136,010 miles (+7,197)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,010 miles
    Test number
    554291070234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes & flexy brake pipes are heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll chassis & chassis areas are heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryAll passenger seat belts are there but are not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S Swivel hubs are damp
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo passenger seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S Wheels noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryRear bumper missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed

  8. Pass128,813 miles (+7,835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    839916589972
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,978 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,978 miles
    Test number
    538570314372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,668 miles (+3,959)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,668 miles
    Test number
    637997437168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,709 miles
    Test number
    694092921996
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes worn (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail111,709 miles (+4,250)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,709 miles
    Test number
    239134660912
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes worn (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass107,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    410774281833
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & wear on rear brake discs

  14. Fail107,459 miles (+2,430)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    909994891208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & wear on rear brake discs

  15. Pass105,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    131310192904
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r + o/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront + rear coilsprings corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f + o/s/f wheel bearing

  16. Fail105,029 miles (+1,459)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    318900886898
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r + o/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront + rear coilsprings corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f + o/s/f wheel bearing

  17. Pass103,570 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,570 miles
    Test number
    436580544236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,552 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,552 miles
    Test number
    369806393195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail103,537 miles (+5,081)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    855905283131
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass98,456 miles (+8,152)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    155904191245
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corrodid inner edge, not seriously weakend

  21. Pass90,304 miles (+6,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,304 miles
    Test number
    653914090243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass83,621 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    391680009334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass77,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    673563208392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail77,386 miles (+12,360)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    881371208323
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass65,026 miles (+67)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    741732007371
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail64,959 miles (+7,835)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    432328697288
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail57,124 miles1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    142576786235
    • DangerousFront bumper insecure
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust system corroding.

  28. Pass57,124 miles1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    553506086266
    • DangerousFront bumper insecure
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust system corroding.

Questions about 1620 XJ

What vehicle is registration 1620 XJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1620 XJ on a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Aug 1996. 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 1620 XJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1620 XJ expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1620 XJ?
The MOT on 1620 XJ expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1620 XJ done?
1620 XJ was recorded at 138,359 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has 1620 XJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1620 XJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1620 XJ 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 1620 XJ find?
1620 XJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: all chassis and floor rusting coverd in thick underseal making inspection difficult; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper.

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