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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,947 cc

J8 HCVMOT history

J8 HCV is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 12 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

J8 HCV 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
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
104,903 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HCV was last recorded at 104,903 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,483 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,903 miles
  • 2022 – 104,483 miles
  • 2021 – 103,980 miles
  • 2020 – 103,072 miles
  • 2019 – 101,232 miles
  • 2018 – 99,281 miles
  • 2016 – 98,974 miles
  • 2014 – 97,984 miles
  • 2013 – 95,263 miles
  • 2012 – 90,281 miles
  • 2011 – 90,260 miles
  • 2010 – 89,854 miles
  • 2009 – 89,830 miles
  • 2008 – 89,385 miles
  • 2007 – 89,247 miles
  • 2006 – 88,653 miles
  • 2005 – 87,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front metal brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside steering track rod end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside rear bump stop rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Small stone chips in front windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,903 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    477950456023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,483 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,483 miles
    Test number
    220326750807
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass103,980 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    858048584459
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,072 miles
    Test number
    163166402469
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,071 miles (+1,839)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    749420093587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,232 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    159057333495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,230 miles (+1,949)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    170217447634
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass99,281 miles (+307)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    499713884188
    • AdvisoryFront hubs slight play
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside steering track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOuter sill panels and front body mountings starting to rust
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  9. Pass98,974 miles (+990)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    520914469660
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs slightly damp
    • AdvisoryFront body mountings starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside steering track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop rubber missing
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  10. Pass97,984 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    468226484145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,263 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,263 miles
    Test number
    156165333182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass90,281 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    259982842162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal slight oil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion around front body mounts

  13. Fail90,281 miles (+21)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    405592842120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal slight oil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion around front body mounts

  14. Fail90,260 miles (+406)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    639786111385
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to front body mounts
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal leaking

  15. Pass89,854 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    394956310356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,830 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    531774309326
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass89,385 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    441130128370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,247 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    990144517383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,653 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    971980216335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    670408395206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,453 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    264008195278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteLong range tank corroding between wheel arch

Questions about J8 HCV

Does J8 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 HCV expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 HCV?
The MOT on J8 HCV expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 HCV done?
J8 HCV was recorded at 104,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 968 miles a year.
Has J8 HCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HCV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 HCV 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 J8 HCV find?
J8 HCV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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