Land Rover Discovery
Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R389 OADMOT history
R389 OAD is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 228,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 228,787 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 OAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 OAD was last recorded at 228,787 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 5,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 223,427 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,360 miles
- Average per year
- 6,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 228,787 miles
- 2024 – 223,427 miles
- 2023 – 217,708 miles
- 2022 – 209,369 miles
- 2021 – 203,920 miles
- 2020 – 199,430 miles
- 2019 – 187,810 miles
- 2018 – 173,181 miles
- 2017 – 155,970 miles
- 2016 – 145,780 miles
- 2014 – 143,138 miles
- 2013 – 142,924 miles
- 2012 – 138,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass228,787 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,787 miles (+5,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 228,787 miles
- Test number
- 435559451025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass223,427 miles (+5,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 223,427 miles
- Test number
- 663154611672
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass217,708 miles (+8,339)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 217,708 miles
- Test number
- 242605426766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass209,369 miles (+5,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 209,369 miles
- Test number
- 780453463413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNs/os body has slight corrosion
Pass203,920 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 203,920 miles
- Test number
- 974446648864
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass199,430 miles (+11,620)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 199,430 miles
- Test number
- 255765645119
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass187,810 miles (+14,629)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 187,810 miles
- Test number
- 318204045849
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass173,181 miles (+17,211)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 173,181 miles
- Test number
- 413123315249
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,970 miles (+10,190)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 155,970 miles
- Test number
- 791193521822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,780 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 145,780 miles
- Test number
- 647750782842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,744 miles (+2,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 145,744 miles
- Test number
- 308107577657
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroderd
Pass143,138 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 143,138 miles
- Test number
- 617371124390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail143,130 miles (+206)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,130 miles
- Test number
- 627411324325
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass142,924 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 142,924 miles
- Test number
- 277074413292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 138,634 miles
- Test number
- 327805112214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,634 miles2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,634 miles
- Test number
- 627595012201
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about R389 OAD
- Does R389 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 OAD is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R389 OAD?
- The MOT on R389 OAD is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 OAD done?
- R389 OAD was recorded at 228,787 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,766 miles a year.
- Has R389 OAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 OAD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2014.
- Has the mileage on R389 OAD 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 R389 OAD find?
- R389 OAD passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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