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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R608 SJOMOT history

R608 SJO is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

R608 SJO 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 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
144,781 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R608 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R608 SJO was last recorded at 144,781 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,776 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,781 miles
  • 2022 – 140,624 miles
  • 2021 – 135,849 miles
  • 2020 – 131,067 miles
  • 2019 – 124,065 miles
  • 2018 – 117,448 miles
  • 2017 – 115,745 miles
  • 2016 – 112,981 miles
  • 2015 – 110,558 miles
  • 2014 – 108,617 miles
  • 2013 – 105,147 miles
  • 2012 – 99,872 miles
  • 2011 – 94,272 miles
  • 2010 – 88,415 miles
  • 2009 – 82,584 miles
  • 2008 – 75,996 miles
  • 2007 – 69,675 miles
  • 2006 – 64,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,781 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,781 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    867575342881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,776 miles (+4,152)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,776 miles
    Test number
    236012824091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated with diff oil hub seal (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,624 miles (+4,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    779342413222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,849 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    766195025489
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass131,067 miles (+7,002)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    442626694650
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass124,065 miles (+6,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    720162822000
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass117,448 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    839348914562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,745 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    840836107706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,981 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,981 miles
    Test number
    298868063145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,558 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    533954793293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,617 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,617 miles
    Test number
    696112094118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,147 miles (+5,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    366088793129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass99,872 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    508200682199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,272 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    265645581190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    232019970438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,415 miles (+5,831)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    901189570165
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,584 miles (+6,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,584 miles
    Test number
    193844189193
    • NoteDrop arm of steering box ball joint has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing on in side edge

  18. Pass75,996 miles (+6,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    373739888194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass69,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    180605387178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,673 miles (+5,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    663175087191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Fail64,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    202753296194
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass64,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    961613296104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R608 SJO

Does R608 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R608 SJO expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R608 SJO?
The MOT on R608 SJO expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R608 SJO done?
R608 SJO was recorded at 144,781 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has R608 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R608 SJO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R608 SJO 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 R608 SJO find?
R608 SJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive.

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