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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

27 EVJMOT history

27 EVJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 184,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

27 EVJ blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
184,611 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 EVJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 EVJ was last recorded at 184,611 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2025: 59,868 miles, lower than 172,410 miles on 17 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,692 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,919 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,611 miles
  • 2025 – 178,692 miles
  • 2024 – 172,410 miles
  • 2023 – 167,188 miles
  • 2022 – 160,979 miles
  • 2021 – 155,943 miles
  • 2020 – 151,643 miles
  • 2019 – 145,915 miles
  • 2018 – 136,034 miles
  • 2017 – 128,497 miles
  • 2016 – 121,362 miles
  • 2015 – 113,961 miles
  • 2014 – 106,692 miles
  • 2013 – 102,081 miles
  • 2012 – 97,141 miles
  • 2011 – 91,307 miles
  • 2010 – 84,909 miles
  • 2009 – 76,812 miles
  • 2008 – 68,876 miles
  • 2007 – 60,272 miles
  • 2006 – 52,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,611 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,611 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    184,611 miles
    Test number
    547141961411
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass178,692 miles (+118,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,692 miles
    Test number
    140272479888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySuspension units corroded

  3. Fail59,868 miles (-112,542)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    487074747954
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySuspension units corroded

  4. Pass172,410 miles (+10)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,410 miles
    Test number
    992141425966
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail172,400 miles (+5,212)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,400 miles
    Test number
    753397264604
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket corroded & detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass167,188 miles (+15)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,188 miles
    Test number
    623650273343
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail167,173 miles (+6,194)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    893967226017
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass160,979 miles (+5,036)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,979 miles
    Test number
    592451959025
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,943 miles (+4,300)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,943 miles
    Test number
    602093444714
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess lower arm cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,643 miles (+5,728)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,643 miles
    Test number
    277363008310
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass145,915 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,915 miles
    Test number
    334772649605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,034 miles (+7,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,034 miles
    Test number
    155427029120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass128,497 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,497 miles
    Test number
    946784026842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,489 miles (+7,127)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    144163801659
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to back-plate (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn /scored (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,362 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    501181449687
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing signs of perishing

  16. Pass113,961 miles (+7,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    800347664389
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryUpper steering column has slight play

  17. Pass106,692 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    716741644273
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  18. Fail106,692 miles (+4,611)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    326321444458
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  19. Pass102,081 miles (+4,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,081 miles
    Test number
    197799433268
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on the inside edges

  20. Pass97,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    595387142246
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail97,141 miles (+5,834)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    936007142271
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass91,307 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    909844641274
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass84,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    224177430226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,909 miles (+8,097)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    542667930231
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass76,812 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    560970049260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,876 miles (+8,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    261753238289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,272 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    384823447221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    651999146264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 EVJ

What vehicle is registration 27 EVJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 EVJ on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2002. 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 27 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 EVJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 EVJ?
The MOT on 27 EVJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 EVJ done?
27 EVJ was recorded at 184,611 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has 27 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 EVJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 27 EVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 27 EVJ find?
27 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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