Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
280 FJBMOT history
280 FJB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 165,366 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 280 FJB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
280 FJB was last recorded at 165,366 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,366 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,366 miles
- 2024 – 163,426 miles
- 2023 – 159,775 miles
- 2021 – 157,646 miles
- 2020 – 154,783 miles
- 2019 – 152,021 miles
- 2018 – 147,935 miles
- 2017 – 140,489 miles
- 2016 – 130,550 miles
- 2015 – 120,504 miles
- 2014 – 109,972 miles
- 2013 – 100,261 miles
- 2012 – 90,106 miles
- 2011 – 77,128 miles
- 2010 – 66,218 miles
- 2009 – 54,974 miles
- 2008 – 42,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,366 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also subframe itself rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,366 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 165,366 miles
- Test number
- 669367825394
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also subframe itself rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail165,366 miles (+1,940)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,366 miles
- Test number
- 202949282059
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also subframe itself rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,426 miles (+3,651)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 163,426 miles
- Test number
- 777437485895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges, cracked, centre tread at 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill showing light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread, cracked, centre tread at 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill showing light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in offside and nearside inner joints
Pass159,775 miles (+2,129)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 159,775 miles
- Test number
- 736435448943
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,646 miles (+2,863)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 157,646 miles
- Test number
- 732974160706
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,783 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 154,783 miles
- Test number
- 417417547965
- AdvisoryCentral FUEL TANK PROTECTOR PLATE EXTENSIVE CORROSINN
Pass152,021 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 671215003867
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass147,935 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 147,935 miles
- Test number
- 109033740168
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail147,930 miles (+7,441)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,930 miles
- Test number
- 133271256813
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,489 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 140,489 miles
- Test number
- 113602891733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,485 miles (+9,935)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,485 miles
- Test number
- 783496258493
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,550 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 130,550 miles
- Test number
- 714902063763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,464 miles (+9,960)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,464 miles
- Test number
- 765377794131
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR HOSES (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass120,504 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 120,504 miles
- Test number
- 517248616525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,500 miles (+10,528)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,500 miles
- Test number
- 830314380507
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55r19 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryItem removed from swept area prior to test
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass109,972 miles (+101)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,972 miles
- Test number
- 707824674274
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail109,871 miles (+9,610)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,871 miles
- Test number
- 258907964264
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass100,261 miles (+7)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 100,261 miles
- Test number
- 118181963211
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCuts to o/s/r rear seatbelt
Fail100,254 miles (+10,148)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 109820563224
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,106 miles (+12,978)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 90,106 miles
- Test number
- 335929162424
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,128 miles (+249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 77,128 miles
- Test number
- 156346651225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,879 miles (+10,661)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,879 miles
- Test number
- 309289341234
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,218 miles (+11,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,218 miles
- Test number
- 404285660254
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,974 miles (+12,885)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,974 miles
- Test number
- 352084969491
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRecomend oil level topped up
Pass42,089 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,089 miles
- Test number
- 854597968252
- NoteSlight play in OS steering arm
Questions about 280 FJB
- What vehicle is registration 280 FJB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 280 FJB on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2005. 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 280 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 280 FJB expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 280 FJB?
- The MOT on 280 FJB expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 280 FJB done?
- 280 FJB was recorded at 165,366 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 7,351 miles a year.
- Has 280 FJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 280 FJB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on 280 FJB 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 280 FJB find?
- 280 FJB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.
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