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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

J1 RKTMOT history

J1 RKT is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

J1 RKT black 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
133,584 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RKT was last recorded at 133,584 miles on 5 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,582 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,584 miles
  • 2025 – 123,658 miles
  • 2023 – 121,752 miles
  • 2022 – 110,910 miles
  • 2021 – 101,319 miles
  • 2020 – 99,846 miles
  • 2019 – 95,102 miles
  • 2018 – 91,169 miles
  • 2017 – 90,369 miles
  • 2016 – 85,586 miles
  • 2015 – 80,593 miles
  • 2014 – 74,863 miles
  • 2013 – 67,402 miles
  • 2012 – 58,521 miles
  • 2011 – 40,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,584 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,584 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    394811599340
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail133,582 miles (+9,924)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    420400738112
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass123,658 miles (+1,906)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    790360577769
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion to chassis

  4. Pass121,752 miles (+10,842)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,752 miles
    Test number
    180381641446
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT COVERS, SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE.
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH RACK KNUCKLES SLIGHT PLAY.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER TOP ARMS, ALL BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySOME PARTS OF CHASSIS RUSTY.
    • AdvisoryVECHILE BODY RUSTY.

  5. Pass110,910 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    430842072965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,319 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    847329838244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,312 miles (+1,466)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    480081190487
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,846 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,846 miles
    Test number
    679252032354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    802604630889
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted slight bind o/s/r wheel rear tyres wearing on inner edge front pads getting low lip on discs

  10. Fail95,102 miles (+3,933)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    323238290491
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted slight bind o/s/r wheel rear tyres wearing on inner edge front pads getting low lip on discs

  11. Pass91,169 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    601783195882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected

  12. Fail91,163 miles (+794)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    206482951146
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected

  13. Pass90,369 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    775856757638
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass85,586 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,586 miles
    Test number
    538279223540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    469282315282
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail80,593 miles (+5,730)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    647292515214
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass74,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    467840224212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail74,863 miles (+7,461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    959708714220
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,402 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    659140323267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,393 miles (+8,872)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    955219513275
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass58,521 miles (+17,598)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    758773362352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass40,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    409393461348
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  23. Fail40,920 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    545583261366
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

Questions about J1 RKT

Does J1 RKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RKT is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J1 RKT?
The MOT on J1 RKT is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RKT done?
J1 RKT was recorded at 133,584 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,458 miles a year.
Has J1 RKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RKT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J1 RKT 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 J1 RKT find?
J1 RKT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill / lower door shut.

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