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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 4,554 cc

J8 LUSMOT history

J8 LUS is a green petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 27 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

J8 LUS green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,587 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LUS was last recorded at 107,587 miles on 23 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,578 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,587 miles
  • 2025 – 107,578 miles
  • 2024 – 107,570 miles
  • 2023 – 107,550 miles
  • 2022 – 107,543 miles
  • 2021 – 107,538 miles
  • 2020 – 107,528 miles
  • 2018 – 106,962 miles
  • 2017 – 105,572 miles
  • 2016 – 104,456 miles
  • 2015 – 103,886 miles
  • 2014 – 101,335 miles
  • 2013 – 98,130 miles
  • 2011 – 97,644 miles
  • 2009 – 96,534 miles
  • 2007 – 91,671 miles
  • 2006 – 83,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,587 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,587 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,587 miles
    Test number
    249470165972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,578 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    378155789427
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,570 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,570 miles
    Test number
    538033780098
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,550 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    428459586359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,543 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    789471984654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    645310034437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,538 miles (+10)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    407134398924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass107,528 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    757898706386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,962 miles (+1,390)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    671281512696
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass105,572 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,572 miles
    Test number
    526148112974
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  11. Pass104,456 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    187188412910
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
  12. Pass103,886 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    657755069376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass101,335 miles (+3,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,335 miles
    Test number
    857399164240
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass98,130 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    646270673218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail98,130 miles (+486)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    105189963213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass97,644 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    867451061017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f torsion bar front bush slightly pireshed.
  17. Fail97,643 miles (+1,109)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    705386051098
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f torsion bar front bush slightly pireshed.
  18. Fail96,534 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    194325609124
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f fog light missing
  19. Pass96,534 miles (+4,863)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    480095709167
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f fog light missing
  20. Pass91,671 miles (+8,152)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,671 miles
    Test number
    532486507365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass83,519 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    563272986187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail82,787 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    573388816117
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 LUS

Does J8 LUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LUS is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LUS?
The MOT on J8 LUS is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LUS done?
J8 LUS was recorded at 107,587 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,236 miles a year.
Has J8 LUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LUS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 LUS 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 LUS find?
J8 LUS passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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