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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R511 OABMOT history

R511 OAB is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

R511 OAB green 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 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
212,001 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 OAB was last recorded at 212,001 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,811 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,001 miles
  • 2020 – 211,811 miles
  • 2019 – 211,091 miles
  • 2018 – 208,034 miles
  • 2016 – 207,353 miles
  • 2015 – 206,378 miles
  • 2014 – 202,040 miles
  • 2013 – 190,378 miles
  • 2012 – 180,354 miles
  • 2011 – 170,108 miles
  • 2010 – 161,528 miles
  • 2008 – 156,084 miles
  • 2007 – 141,174 miles
  • 2006 – 126,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    212,001 miles
    Test number
    888046333773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail212,001 miles (+190)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,001 miles
    Test number
    991969155329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass211,811 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    211,811 miles
    Test number
    553305208652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,784 miles (+693)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,784 miles
    Test number
    585234561957
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass211,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    211,091 miles
    Test number
    828346801288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail211,091 miles (+3,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,091 miles
    Test number
    621891805105
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass208,034 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    208,034 miles
    Test number
    770659645517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass207,353 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    207,353 miles
    Test number
    644612936463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail207,337 miles (+959)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,337 miles
    Test number
    417630745274
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake servo insecurely mounted wing corroded (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  10. Pass206,378 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    206,378 miles
    Test number
    369381115436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail206,366 miles (+4,326)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,366 miles
    Test number
    866937785188
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass202,040 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    202,040 miles
    Test number
    635095784128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail202,034 miles (+11,656)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,034 miles
    Test number
    819824284190
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass190,378 miles (+10,024)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    190,378 miles
    Test number
    787674483183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Pass180,354 miles (+40)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    180,354 miles
    Test number
    818358382176
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern poor
    • NoteRear prop coupling split

  16. Fail180,314 miles (+10,206)13 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,314 miles
    Test number
    805544782146
    • FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern poor
    • NoteRear prop coupling split

  17. Pass170,108 miles (+201)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    170,108 miles
    Test number
    579836981172
    • NoteFront n/plate deterated
    • NoteO/s rear lower wing insecure
    • NoteO/s rear shock top cover slack
    • NoteRear prop rubber split

  18. Fail169,907 miles (+8,379)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,907 miles
    Test number
    198912281193
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront n/plate deterated
    • NoteO/s rear lower wing insecure
    • NoteO/s rear shock top cover slack
    • NoteRear prop rubber split

  19. Pass161,528 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    161,528 miles
    Test number
    240928310243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass156,084 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    156,084 miles
    Test number
    201217378216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail155,986 miles (+14,812)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,986 miles
    Test number
    194323578277
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  22. Pass141,174 miles (+14,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,174 miles
    Test number
    131319567275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,878 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    621005786210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    160153976055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,294 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    831523976068
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about R511 OAB

Does R511 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R511 OAB expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R511 OAB?
The MOT on R511 OAB expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R511 OAB done?
R511 OAB was recorded at 212,001 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has R511 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 OAB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R511 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 R511 OAB find?
R511 OAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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