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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R446 SOYMOT history

R446 SOY is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 322,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

R446 SOY blue 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 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
322,973 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 SOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R446 SOY was last recorded at 322,973 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 10,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
312,634 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,339 miles
Average per year
7,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 322,973 miles
  • 2025 – 312,634 miles
  • 2024 – 304,323 miles
  • 2022 – 294,609 miles
  • 2021 – 294,594 miles
  • 2020 – 287,245 miles
  • 2019 – 279,827 miles
  • 2018 – 269,178 miles
  • 2017 – 255,420 miles
  • 2016 – 241,426 miles
  • 2015 – 228,529 miles
  • 2014 – 218,433 miles
  • 2013 – 216,656 miles
  • 2012 – 214,393 miles
  • 2011 – 211,660 miles
  • 2010 – 201,342 miles
  • 2009 – 192,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail322,973 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested may brake in half if road tested with brake tester (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced market yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail322,973 miles (+10,339)5 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,973 miles
    Test number
    888309255996
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested may brake in half if road tested with brake tester (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced market yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass312,634 miles (+8,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    312,634 miles
    Test number
    427096699365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass304,323 miles (+9,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    304,323 miles
    Test number
    638790905366
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases out from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass294,609 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    294,609 miles
    Test number
    572866096607
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail294,594 miles (+7,349)1 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,594 miles
    Test number
    379806655151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber cupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner near door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill door post (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

  6. Pass287,245 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    287,245 miles
    Test number
    642642266538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail287,059 miles (+7,232)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,059 miles
    Test number
    923257201599
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trumpit nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass279,827 miles (+10,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    279,827 miles
    Test number
    336927230724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass269,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    269,178 miles
    Test number
    610276066389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail269,178 miles (+13,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,178 miles
    Test number
    316468149789
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass255,420 miles (+13,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    255,420 miles
    Test number
    744718002030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass241,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    241,426 miles
    Test number
    760244574878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail241,424 miles (+12,895)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,424 miles
    Test number
    632545707584
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass228,529 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    228,529 miles
    Test number
    317901926680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail228,527 miles (+10,094)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,527 miles
    Test number
    356025064517
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement inner pad-pisston (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement inner pad-pisston (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  16. Pass218,433 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    218,433 miles
    Test number
    449929404313
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass216,656 miles (+2,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    216,656 miles
    Test number
    436972313459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass214,393 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    214,393 miles
    Test number
    469554482278
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail214,385 miles (+2,725)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,385 miles
    Test number
    577473482287
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass211,660 miles (+10,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    211,660 miles
    Test number
    269374881202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass201,342 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    201,342 miles
    Test number
    591174270220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass192,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    192,451 miles
    Test number
    702584309376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass187,506 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    187,506 km
    Test number
    184805998279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 SOY

Does R446 SOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 SOY expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 SOY?
The MOT on R446 SOY expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 SOY done?
R446 SOY was recorded at 322,973 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
Has R446 SOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 SOY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R446 SOY 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 R446 SOY find?
R446 SOY failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside front inner body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired; nearside rear body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired; offside front upper body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired, and 5 more.

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