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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R623 WOOMOT history

R623 WOO is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

R623 WOO 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 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,538 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 WOO
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
13 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 WOO was last recorded at 131,538 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,512 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,538 miles
  • 2024 – 128,766 miles
  • 2023 – 126,673 miles
  • 2021 – 124,892 miles
  • 2020 – 122,057 miles
  • 2018 – 118,571 miles
  • 2016 – 116,903 miles
  • 2015 – 115,782 miles
  • 2014 – 114,921 miles
  • 2013 – 113,431 miles
  • 2012 – 112,303 miles
  • 2011 – 110,260 miles
  • 2010 – 106,340 miles
  • 2009 – 103,148 miles
  • 2008 – 98,861 miles
  • 2007 – 94,437 miles
  • 2006 – 91,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,538 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,538 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,538 miles
    Test number
    212860429945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,512 miles (+2,746)3 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,512 miles
    Test number
    584437238950
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible 2 lettering smashed / holed plate (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf door handle sticky operation

  3. Pass128,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    357244869518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,766 miles (+2,093)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    667910529793
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass126,673 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    874456862958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    112683534618
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,892 miles (+2,835)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    536084190174
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working water trapped inside lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    869103905458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,051 miles (+3,480)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,051 miles
    Test number
    998163694414
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,571 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    467090046921
    • AdvisoryExhaust modified and a bit loud

  11. Pass116,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    497827587234
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail116,903 miles (+1,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    585057947581
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass115,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    977228399602
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Fail115,782 miles (+861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    423798887905
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass114,921 miles (+1,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    228846614409
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass113,431 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    408046613154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Fail113,431 miles (+1,128)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    667556013122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass112,303 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    145469052158
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail112,279 miles (+2,019)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,279 miles
    Test number
    535481752118
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass110,260 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    529220491174
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail110,253 miles (+3,913)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    209626981458
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass106,340 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    282890980110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,148 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,148 miles
    Test number
    152500799101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,861 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    260747398190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,437 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    712772997184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    380184986142
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about R623 WOO

Does R623 WOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R623 WOO expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R623 WOO?
The MOT on R623 WOO expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R623 WOO done?
R623 WOO was recorded at 131,538 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has R623 WOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 WOO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R623 WOO 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 R623 WOO find?
R623 WOO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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