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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R71 EPPMOT history

R71 EPP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

R71 EPP 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 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
167,434 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 EPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 EPP was last recorded at 167,434 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 2,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,588 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,846 miles
Average per year
5,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,434 miles
  • 2022 – 164,588 miles
  • 2021 – 163,304 miles
  • 2020 – 161,176 miles
  • 2019 – 155,879 miles
  • 2018 – 151,829 miles
  • 2017 – 146,850 miles
  • 2016 – 140,308 miles
  • 2015 – 135,836 miles
  • 2014 – 129,634 miles
  • 2013 – 121,304 miles
  • 2012 – 114,590 miles
  • 2011 – 107,790 miles
  • 2010 – 101,559 miles
  • 2009 – 98,057 miles
  • 2008 – 91,845 miles
  • 2007 – 84,965 miles
  • 2006 – 78,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,434 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diff pinion seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,434 miles (+2,846)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,434 miles
    Test number
    944012131432
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diff pinion seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  2. Fail164,588 miles (+1,284)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,588 miles
    Test number
    542920714493
    • DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both nearside and offside under front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both nearside and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both nearside and offside rear under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both nearside and offside lower rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,304 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,304 miles
    Test number
    396592122670
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail163,303 miles (+2,127)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,303 miles
    Test number
    213953722549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,176 miles
    Test number
    920575610449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail161,176 miles (+5,297)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,176 miles
    Test number
    868847221002
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play wheel side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass155,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,879 miles
    Test number
    954419614212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail155,879 miles (+4,050)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,879 miles
    Test number
    493168996043
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass151,829 miles (+4,979)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,829 miles
    Test number
    458742694221
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass146,850 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,850 miles
    Test number
    199882166068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,308 miles (+4,472)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,308 miles
    Test number
    946242906293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wing holed and corroded but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside body holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor holed above suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing holed and corroded but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside body holed and corroded
  12. Pass135,836 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,836 miles
    Test number
    279899097622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,732 miles (+6,098)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    663280224614
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan
  14. Pass129,634 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,634 miles
    Test number
    188695404322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,619 miles (+8,315)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    339265794226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass121,304 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    305006493233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,590 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    907749592266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,569 miles (+6,779)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    489234192295
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass107,790 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,790 miles
    Test number
    958501481296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail107,765 miles (+6,206)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    727207371200
    • FailureOuter Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass101,559 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,559 miles
    Test number
    384032370426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteArches inside both rear door shuts corroded
    • NoteRail on n/s side step corroded
  22. Fail101,555 miles (+3,498)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    520381370203
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteArches inside both rear door shuts corroded
    • NoteRail on n/s side step corroded
  23. Pass98,057 miles (+6,212)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,057 miles
    Test number
    700744299237
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
  24. Pass91,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    160364498221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,845 miles (+6,880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    551830298212
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass84,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    270356147236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,965 miles (+6,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    760746547228
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  28. Pass78,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    193984536260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,295 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    543025406270
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteOffside rear inner wheel arch corrroded away.

Questions about R71 EPP

Does R71 EPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 EPP expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 EPP?
The MOT on R71 EPP expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 EPP done?
R71 EPP was recorded at 167,434 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 5,355 miles a year.
Has R71 EPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 EPP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R71 EPP 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 R71 EPP find?
R71 EPP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front steering box has seepage; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 3 more.

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