
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass146,850 miles (+6,542)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 146,850 miles
- Test number
- 199882166068
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass135,836 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 135,836 miles
- Test number
- 279899097622
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass129,634 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 129,634 miles
- Test number
- 188695404322
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass121,304 miles (+6,714)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,304 miles
- Test number
- 305006493233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,590 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,590 miles
- Test number
- 907749592266
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass91,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 91,845 miles
- Test number
- 160364498221
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass84,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 84,965 miles
- Test number
- 270356147236
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass78,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 78,295 miles
- Test number
- 193984536260
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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