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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

R690 HABMOT history

R690 HAB is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

R690 HAB 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,519 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 HAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 HAB was last recorded at 118,519 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 6,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,212 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,307 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,519 miles
  • 2024 – 112,212 miles
  • 2023 – 103,594 miles
  • 2022 – 98,508 miles
  • 2021 – 94,668 miles
  • 2020 – 91,052 miles
  • 2019 – 88,181 miles
  • 2018 – 86,496 miles
  • 2017 – 84,139 miles
  • 2016 – 83,378 miles
  • 2015 – 82,460 miles
  • 2014 – 81,301 miles
  • 2013 – 80,242 miles
  • 2012 – 78,182 miles
  • 2010 – 73,557 miles
  • 2009 – 71,875 miles
  • 2008 – 70,206 miles
  • 2006 – 67,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,519 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings slight corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive JUST BY POWER STEERING PUMP

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Body panel slightly loose BOTH REAR QUATER PANNELS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,519 miles (+6,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    555615363030
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings slight corrosion

  2. Pass112,212 miles (+8,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    686483411113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slight corrosion

  3. Pass103,594 miles (+83)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,594 miles
    Test number
    402430401107
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose BOTH REAR QUATER PANNELS (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive JUST BY POWER STEERING PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,511 miles (+5,003)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,511 miles
    Test number
    565767739582
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION HANGER CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SIL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose BOTH REAR QUATER PANNELS (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive JUST BY POWER STEERING PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,508 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    623994354740
    • AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose rear quater pannels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive just by power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear off gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,508 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous17 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    596848193490
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch around body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch around body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door jam corroded near lower seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose both rear quater pannels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive just by power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door jam corroded near lower seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear off gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,668 miles (+3,616)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    454863331481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,052 miles (+2,871)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    974571189119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,181 miles (+1,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    942916211577
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,496 miles (+2,357)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    297447015146
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,139 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    839223337422
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,378 miles (+918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,378 miles
    Test number
    610623510286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  13. Pass82,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    425447365165
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail82,460 miles (+1,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    645457565146
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass81,301 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    518168414172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail80,242 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    346267323176
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass80,242 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    415247223167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    305834912155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,182 miles (+4,625)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    995251612183
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass73,557 miles (+1,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    564816580137
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass71,875 miles (+1,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    304166209164
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  22. Pass70,206 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    310727608048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    640667246391
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R690 HAB

Does R690 HAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R690 HAB expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R690 HAB?
The MOT on R690 HAB expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R690 HAB done?
R690 HAB was recorded at 118,519 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has R690 HAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 HAB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R690 HAB 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 R690 HAB find?
R690 HAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; both front inner wings slight corrosion.

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