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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P778 HOJMOT history

P778 HOJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

P778 HOJ green 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,594 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P778 HOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P778 HOJ was last recorded at 137,594 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2021: 120,801 miles, lower than 209,006 miles on 2 Mar 2020.

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
137,570 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,594 miles
  • 2025 – 135,978 miles
  • 2024 – 134,259 miles
  • 2023 – 129,527 miles
  • 2022 – 124,984 miles
  • 2021 – 120,801 miles
  • 2020 – 209,006 miles
  • 2019 – 206,432 miles
  • 2012 – 200,836 miles
  • 2011 – 195,608 miles
  • 2010 – 188,328 miles
  • 2009 – 177,214 miles
  • 2008 – 158,125 miles
  • 2007 – 139,902 miles
  • 2006 – 122,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,594 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers footwell corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear transfer box mount 2x bolts missing.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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,594 miles (+24)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,594 miles
    Test number
    439978102276
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers footwell corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear transfer box mount 2x bolts missing.
  2. Fail137,570 miles (+1,592)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,570 miles
    Test number
    172686762869
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers footwell corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear transfer box mount 2x bolts missing.
  3. Pass135,978 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,978 miles
    Test number
    297675416858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,973 miles (+1,714)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    385346834154
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass134,259 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    700858042048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail134,252 miles (+4,725)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    647082259847
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts loom fouling steering column (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass129,527 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    873148375370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Fail129,525 miles (+4,541)1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,525 miles
    Test number
    507139956034
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x4 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Pass124,984 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    157982402743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail124,984 miles (+4,183)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    684708020120
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axle loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axle loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass120,801 miles (-88,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,801 miles
    Test number
    486190316857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass209,006 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,006 miles
    Test number
    490998849237
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  13. Fail209,004 miles (+2,572)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,004 miles
    Test number
    914423372021
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  14. Pass206,432 miles (+5,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    206,432 miles
    Test number
    977537309323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
  15. Pass200,836 miles (+5,228)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    200,836 miles
    Test number
    259775652332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak and transfer box oil leak
    • NoteRear floor corroded
  16. Pass195,608 miles (+7,280)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    195,608 miles
    Test number
    448516151403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded to a hole
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteRear floor area corroded
  17. Pass188,328 miles (+11,114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    188,328 miles
    Test number
    184140690171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass177,214 miles (+19,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    177,214 miles
    Test number
    392890689189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass158,125 miles (+18,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    158,125 miles
    Test number
    471632188196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,902 miles (+17,637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    139,902 miles
    Test number
    433133187133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    411815286110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P778 HOJ

Does P778 HOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P778 HOJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P778 HOJ?
The MOT on P778 HOJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P778 HOJ done?
P778 HOJ was recorded at 137,594 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 777 miles a year.
Has P778 HOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P778 HOJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P778 HOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P778 HOJ find?
P778 HOJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing indicator.; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 6 more.

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