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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

R70 LAAMOT history

R70 LAA is a blue petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

R70 LAA 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 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
112,806 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R70 LAA was last recorded at 112,806 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 1,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,159 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,647 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,806 miles
  • 2021 – 111,159 miles
  • 2019 – 110,927 miles
  • 2018 – 110,824 miles
  • 2017 – 109,950 miles
  • 2016 – 109,470 miles
  • 2015 – 107,465 miles
  • 2014 – 104,555 miles
  • 2013 – 104,183 miles
  • 2012 – 104,071 miles
  • 2011 – 95,159 miles
  • 2010 – 85,522 miles
  • 2009 – 81,063 miles
  • 2007 – 76,019 miles
  • 2006 – 62,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,806 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp lens missing
  • AdvisoryTraction control light is on

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,806 miles (+1,647)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    124917102207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryTraction control light is on
  2. Pass111,159 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    708729275335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,927 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,927 miles
    Test number
    242484484635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,824 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    153804800306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    866664713809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,950 miles (+480)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    327643777730
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  7. Pass109,470 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    228569802248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,465 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    477837685119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    875129684127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,555 miles (+372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    999119384188
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass104,183 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    886323053305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail104,071 miles (+8,912)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    959412222125
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass95,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,159 miles
    Test number
    356461921054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,159 miles (+9,637)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,159 miles
    Test number
    565641221059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass85,522 miles (+4,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,522 miles
    Test number
    711776220038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass81,063 miles (+5,044)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    583484119081
    • NoteOil leak from front differential
    • NoteOne number plate bulb (out of 2) not working
  17. Pass76,019 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    994203957352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,685 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    100915017053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    482767916042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R70 LAA

Does R70 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R70 LAA expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R70 LAA?
The MOT on R70 LAA expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R70 LAA done?
R70 LAA was recorded at 112,806 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has R70 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LAA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R70 LAA 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 R70 LAA find?
R70 LAA failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar drop link broken; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; horn not working, and 4 more.

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