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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R489 OABMOT history

R489 OAB is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

R489 OAB grey 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
210,422 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 OAB was last recorded at 210,422 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 2,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,272 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,150 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,422 miles
  • 2025 – 208,272 miles
  • 2024 – 206,104 miles
  • 2023 – 202,257 miles
  • 2022 – 198,351 miles
  • 2021 – 196,527 miles
  • 2019 – 196,243 miles
  • 2017 – 192,776 miles
  • 2016 – 181,478 miles
  • 2015 – 168,250 miles
  • 2014 – 157,785 miles
  • 2013 – 149,545 miles
  • 2012 – 149,494 miles
  • 2011 – 144,959 miles
  • 2010 – 135,917 miles
  • 2009 – 127,919 miles
  • 2008 – 118,253 miles
  • 2007 – 101,286 miles
  • 2006 – 85,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,422 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,422 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    210,422 miles
    Test number
    987022682677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,272 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    208,272 miles
    Test number
    725144113673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass206,104 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,104 miles
    Test number
    862888332123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,257 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    202,257 miles
    Test number
    416080224203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,351 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    198,351 miles
    Test number
    782315316095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,527 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    196,527 miles
    Test number
    306372695164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail196,243 miles (+3,467)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,243 miles
    Test number
    129864328135
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,776 miles (+11,298)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    192,776 miles
    Test number
    955219535646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass181,478 miles (+13,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    181,478 miles
    Test number
    801203797140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corroded

  10. Pass168,250 miles (+10,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    168,250 miles
    Test number
    695019392437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass157,785 miles (+105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    157,785 miles
    Test number
    769408924306
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  12. Fail157,680 miles (+8,135)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,680 miles
    Test number
    268116514341
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Pass149,545 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    478407823476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch corroded

  14. Fail149,545 miles (+51)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    676836423382
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch corroded

  15. Pass149,494 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    149,494 miles
    Test number
    755560242136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,959 miles (+9,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    686811811196
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail135,917 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    262072110133
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass135,917 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    862122410183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    710761939108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,919 miles (+9,666)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    234291339163
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass118,253 miles (+16,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    251047138472
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass101,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    412929777053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,286 miles (+15,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    981718377036
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass85,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    270099256006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 OAB

Does R489 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 OAB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 OAB?
The MOT on R489 OAB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 OAB done?
R489 OAB was recorded at 210,422 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has R489 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 OAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R489 OAB 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 R489 OAB find?
R489 OAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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