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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 4,000 cc

L28 RYEMOT history

L28 RYE is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

L28 RYE green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
71,452 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 RYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 RYE was last recorded at 71,452 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2015: 60,004 miles, lower than 60,051 miles on 16 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,768 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,452 miles
  • 2021 – 67,768 miles
  • 2020 – 65,541 miles
  • 2019 – 63,865 miles
  • 2018 – 62,823 miles
  • 2017 – 60,119 miles
  • 2015 – 60,004 miles
  • 2011 – 55,284 miles
  • 2010 – 50,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,452 miles (+3,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    790317535602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass67,768 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    824225082771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,700 miles (+2,159)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    953628804140
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,541 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    524814036227
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail65,534 miles (+1,669)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    953322358422
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,865 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,865 miles
    Test number
    226594006060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,823 miles (+2,704)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    819733759679
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,119 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    537460603569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    135050925039
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail60,004 miles (-47)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    375490625092
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail60,051 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    395886915084
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass60,010 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,010 km
    Test number
    188152823325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,284 miles (+5,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    397224361122
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass50,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,281 miles
    Test number
    984265600042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,816 km (+9,374)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,816 km
    Test number
    501185898223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation offside headlamp

  16. Pass34,442 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,442 km
    Test number
    220650077254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L28 RYE

Does L28 RYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 RYE expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 RYE?
The MOT on L28 RYE expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 RYE done?
L28 RYE was recorded at 71,452 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has L28 RYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 RYE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 RYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 RYE find?
L28 RYE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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