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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L87 FOJMOT history

L87 FOJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

L87 FOJ 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 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
225,113 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 FOJ was last recorded at 225,113 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,113 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,113 miles
  • 2021 – 221,235 miles
  • 2020 – 216,852 miles
  • 2019 – 207,032 miles
  • 2018 – 200,796 miles
  • 2017 – 198,194 miles
  • 2016 – 190,755 miles
  • 2013 – 189,733 miles
  • 2012 – 187,014 miles
  • 2011 – 183,650 miles
  • 2010 – 175,522 miles
  • 2008 – 153,829 miles
  • 2007 – 143,099 miles
  • 2006 – 135,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,113 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from centre exhaust pipe joining tail box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak around steering box drop arm area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    225,113 miles
    Test number
    410996764950
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from centre exhaust pipe joining tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak around steering box drop arm area (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail225,113 miles (+3,878)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,113 miles
    Test number
    590591577581
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail light affected possibly earth fault (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from centre exhaust pipe joining tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak around steering box drop arm area (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass221,235 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    221,235 miles
    Test number
    541418879573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail221,232 miles (+4,380)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,232 miles
    Test number
    479666374509
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 pipes to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking p/s box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass216,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    216,852 miles
    Test number
    771790560185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail216,852 miles (+9,820)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,852 miles
    Test number
    868031691899
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass207,032 miles (+210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,032 miles
    Test number
    475976379724
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail206,822 miles (+6,026)9 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,822 miles
    Test number
    555351060130
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush severely perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush severely perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront pads very loose in calipers
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at endscorroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagg (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at endscorroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySilencer missing
  9. Pass200,796 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    200,796 miles
    Test number
    499634713260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box wet (2.3.3b)
  10. Pass198,194 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    198,194 miles
    Test number
    929029958032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass190,755 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    190,755 miles
    Test number
    630313967563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box small leak (2.3.3b)
  12. Fail190,755 miles (+1,022)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,755 miles
    Test number
    106095473234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box small leak (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass189,733 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    189,733 miles
    Test number
    287035673199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass187,014 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    187,014 miles
    Test number
    259813962456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass183,650 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    183,650 miles
    Test number
    157309661084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass175,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    210463660051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail175,522 miles (+21,693)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    913643560096
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  18. Pass153,829 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    153,829 miles
    Test number
    144853048366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    420997647442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail143,099 miles (+7,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    684967947301
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  21. Pass135,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    135,243 miles
    Test number
    273027296202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L87 FOJ

Does L87 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L87 FOJ expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L87 FOJ?
The MOT on L87 FOJ expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L87 FOJ done?
L87 FOJ was recorded at 225,113 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 5,560 miles a year.
Has L87 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 FOJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L87 FOJ 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 L87 FOJ find?
L87 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak from centre exhaust pipe joining tail box; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak around steering box drop arm area.

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