Land Rover Range Rover
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,554 cc
R720 BMVMOT history
R720 BMV is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 189,903 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R720 BMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,554 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R720 BMV was last recorded at 189,903 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 189,675 miles · 29 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 228 miles
- Average per year
- 4,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 189,903 miles
- 2022 – 189,675 miles
- 2020 – 188,499 miles
- 2019 – 185,818 miles
- 2018 – 181,630 miles
- 2017 – 176,875 miles
- 2016 – 173,420 miles
- 2015 – 168,451 miles
- 2014 – 162,823 miles
- 2013 – 155,778 miles
- 2012 – 146,983 miles
- 2011 – 142,210 miles
- 2010 – 138,257 miles
- 2009 – 131,372 miles
- 2008 – 124,685 miles
- 2007 – 117,572 miles
- 2006 – 110,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,903 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,903 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 189,903 miles
- Test number
- 597330541946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,675 miles (+1,176)2 dangerous14 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,675 miles
- Test number
- 688361403339
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorObligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens cover damaged and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass188,499 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 188,499 miles
- Test number
- 819435771490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,440 miles (+2,622)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,440 miles
- Test number
- 502297080155
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass185,818 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 185,818 miles
- Test number
- 305096971228
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,630 miles (+4,755)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 181,630 miles
- Test number
- 306444277104
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass176,875 miles (+3,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 176,875 miles
- Test number
- 879980724776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion (surface rust)
Pass173,420 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 173,420 miles
- Test number
- 523405326017
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass168,451 miles (+5,628)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 168,451 miles
- Test number
- 568843545185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,823 miles (+7,045)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 162,823 miles
- Test number
- 538688654175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,778 miles (+7)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 155,778 miles
- Test number
- 558146963146
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear seat belt clasp cover missing
Fail155,771 miles (+8,788)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,771 miles
- Test number
- 798855953140
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear seat belt clasp cover missing
Pass146,983 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 146,983 miles
- Test number
- 688875782108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre rear seat belt buckle broken but working
- NoteIndicator warning going fast but exterior lights at right speed
Fail146,983 miles (+4,773)2 dangerous12 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,983 miles
- Test number
- 615844282196
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCentre rear seat belt buckle broken but working
- NoteIndicator warning going fast but exterior lights at right speed
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass142,210 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 142,210 miles
- Test number
- 938112981194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear centre seat belt buckle cover missing
Fail142,198 miles (+3,941)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,198 miles
- Test number
- 288002381415
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear centre seat belt buckle cover missing
Pass138,257 miles (+6,885)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 138,257 miles
- Test number
- 150917090167
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear centre seat belt buckle casing broken but not affecting operation
Pass131,372 miles (+6,687)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 131,372 miles
- Test number
- 562893789126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass124,685 miles (+7,113)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 124,685 miles
- Test number
- 860605188149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,572 miles (+6,717)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 117,572 miles
- Test number
- 213372497404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,855 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 110,855 miles
- Test number
- 734336686136
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R720 BMV
- Does R720 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R720 BMV expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R720 BMV?
- The MOT on R720 BMV expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R720 BMV done?
- R720 BMV was recorded at 189,903 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
- Has R720 BMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R720 BMV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on R720 BMV 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 R720 BMV find?
- R720 BMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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