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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,497 cc

8950 RUMOT history

8950 RU is a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

8950 RU blue Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,564 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8950 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8950 RU was last recorded at 155,564 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,311 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,564 miles
  • 2025 – 155,311 miles
  • 2024 – 155,009 miles
  • 2023 – 154,759 miles
  • 2022 – 154,522 miles
  • 2021 – 154,335 miles
  • 2020 – 154,035 miles
  • 2019 – 153,549 miles
  • 2018 – 153,212 miles
  • 2017 – 152,787 miles
  • 2016 – 152,255 miles
  • 2015 – 150,713 miles
  • 2014 – 147,953 miles
  • 2013 – 145,956 miles
  • 2012 – 145,630 miles
  • 2011 – 144,743 miles
  • 2010 – 143,337 miles
  • 2009 – 142,553 miles
  • 2008 – 141,617 miles
  • 2007 – 138,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,564 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside and o/s chassis coated undersill
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fittedRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under neath vehicle coated in undersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chassis o/s and n/s coated undersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undersill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,564 miles (+253)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,564 miles
    Test number
    980529624605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and o/s chassis coated undersill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  2. Pass155,311 miles (+302)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    155,311 miles
    Test number
    305687881952
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis coated in under-sill
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  3. Pass155,009 miles (+250)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,009 miles
    Test number
    355952755952
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess bellows cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis coated in under-sill
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess rear bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  4. Pass154,759 miles (+237)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,759 miles
    Test number
    736396051707
    • AdvisoryFront air bags cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis coated undersill
    • AdvisoryOffside coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear air bags cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderneath coated in undersill

  5. Pass154,522 miles (+187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,522 miles
    Test number
    420303244785
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis front to rear coated in unde-rsill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis front to rear coated in under-sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated under sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  6. Pass154,335 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    721743658009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under neath vehicle coated in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis o/s and n/s coated undersill
    • AdvisoryUndersill covers fitted

  7. Fail154,328 miles (+293)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,328 miles
    Test number
    604456768457
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under neath vehicle coated in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis o/s and n/s coated undersill
    • AdvisoryUndersill covers fitted

  8. Pass154,035 miles (+486)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,035 miles
    Test number
    963370930662
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s chassis coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle coated in undersill

  9. Pass153,549 miles (+337)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    395604532889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coated in undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s coated in undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderneath veh coated in undersill

  10. Pass153,212 miles (+425)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,212 miles
    Test number
    131345231139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall deterating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer tyre wall deterating
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s chassis coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s step brackets corroding away
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderneath veh coated in undersill

  11. Pass152,787 miles (+532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,787 miles
    Test number
    902574003235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  12. Pass152,255 miles (+1,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,255 miles
    Test number
    515964047218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s side step brackets corroding

  13. Pass150,713 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,713 miles
    Test number
    915272335184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  14. Fail150,713 miles (+2,760)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,713 miles
    Test number
    817417325132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  15. Pass147,953 miles (+1,997)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    557822834149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront nudge bar
    • NoteO/s/f outer tyre wall cracking

  16. Pass145,956 miles (+326)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,956 miles
    Test number
    407413633113
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront nudge bar fitted
    • NoteO/s and n/s step brackets corroding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cracking

  17. Pass145,630 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,630 miles
    Test number
    778366532177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass144,743 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    144,743 miles
    Test number
    249048231122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,337 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,337 miles
    Test number
    364718730137
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing uneven

  20. Fail143,317 miles (+764)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,317 miles
    Test number
    190413430128
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing uneven

  21. Pass142,553 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    142,553 miles
    Test number
    523155239142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,617 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    210498338150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass138,499 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    283619577037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail138,498 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    113575577078
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    200707476089
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    520997476029
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about 8950 RU

What vehicle is registration 8950 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8950 RU on a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 8950 RU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8950 RU is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8950 RU?
The MOT on 8950 RU is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8950 RU done?
8950 RU was recorded at 155,564 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 887 miles a year.
Has 8950 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8950 RU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on 8950 RU 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 8950 RU find?
8950 RU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking; nearside and o/s chassis coated undersill; offside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking, and 4 more.

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