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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

278 AXLMOT history

278 AXL is a grey diesel Land Rover Range Rover Sport first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

278 AXL grey Land Rover Range Rover Sport – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover Sport, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
124,610 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 AXL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Sport
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 AXL was last recorded at 124,610 miles on 14 May 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,579 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
8,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,610 miles
  • 2025 – 119,681 miles
  • 2024 – 114,684 miles
  • 2023 – 110,926 miles
  • 2022 – 97,625 miles
  • 2021 – 86,321 miles
  • 2020 – 79,929 miles
  • 2019 – 67,121 miles
  • 2018 – 53,552 miles
  • 2017 – 40,867 miles
  • 2016 – 36,001 miles
  • 2015 – 30,956 miles
  • 2014 – 25,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,610 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    277362756175
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail124,579 miles (+4,898)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    329631523488
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass119,681 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    440353378443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass114,684 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    654731760700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,926 miles (+38)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    186787064809
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail110,888 miles (+13,263)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    556406411268
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass97,625 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,625 miles
    Test number
    135860906985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

  8. Fail97,615 miles (+11,294)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    979900696568
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding

  9. Pass86,321 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    399368964472
    • AdvisoryCut in the offside rear tyre tread

  10. Fail86,288 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    161569648923
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCut in the offside rear tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding slightly

  11. Pass79,929 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    206217064071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,924 miles (+12,803)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    592547443940
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

  13. Pass67,121 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    376256278822
    • AdvisoryBoth the front and the offside rear tyres have cuts in the treads

  14. Fail67,113 miles (+13,561)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    547900798908
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth the front and the offside rear tyres have cuts in the treads

  15. Pass53,552 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    549652007695
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wishbone bushes are becoming weak.

  16. Fail53,511 miles (+12,644)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,511 miles
    Test number
    243776500114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wishbone bushes are becoming weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass40,867 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    752969744775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,001 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    257176452575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,987 miles (+5,031)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    121880463476
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousUnable to check brake performance due tyre condition
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,956 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    715137245098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,593 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    109765054418
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall has cuts but they are not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has damage to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteNearside front inner tyre wall has cuts but they are not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre wall has cuts but they are not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre wall has cuts but they are not deep enough to reach cords

Questions about 278 AXL

What vehicle is registration 278 AXL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 AXL on a grey diesel Land Rover Range Rover Sport first used on 2 Mar 2011. 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 278 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 AXL is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 278 AXL?
The MOT on 278 AXL is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 AXL done?
278 AXL was recorded at 124,610 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,105 miles a year.
Has 278 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 AXL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 278 AXL 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 278 AXL find?
278 AXL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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