
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Pass135,978 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,978 miles
- Test number
- 297675416858
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass120,801 miles (-88,205)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 120,801 miles
- Test number
- 486190316857
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass188,328 miles (+11,114)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 188,328 miles
- Test number
- 184140690171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,214 miles (+19,089)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 177,214 miles
- Test number
- 392890689189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,125 miles (+18,223)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 158,125 miles
- Test number
- 471632188196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,902 miles (+17,637)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 139,902 miles
- Test number
- 433133187133
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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