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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,000 cc

R779 CCYMOT history

R779 CCY is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,128 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

R779 CCY silver 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 12 May 2026
Mileage
131,128 km
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,405 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 CCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 CCY was last recorded at 131,128 km on 13 May 2025, 6,503 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2016: 62,439 km, lower than 62,440 km on 2 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,625 km · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,503 km
Average per year
7,405 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,128 km
  • 2024 – 124,625 km
  • 2022 – 118,527 km
  • 2021 – 100,041 km
  • 2018 – 74,581 km
  • 2016 – 62,439 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,128 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner & outer faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front pulley area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both on rear steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,128 km (+6,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,128 km
    Test number
    742166345776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass124,625 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,625 km
    Test number
    485433300992
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail124,625 km (+6,098)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,625 km
    Test number
    882760418523
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bolt/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,527 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,527 km
    Test number
    882578056742
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Fail118,527 km (+18,486)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,527 km
    Test number
    867413848416
    • Repaired at testSuspension rod insecurely attached pan hard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Pass100,041 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,041 km
    Test number
    784204601837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass85,927 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    888838596650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    166636143538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,581 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,581 km
    Test number
    385460638229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,581 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,581 km
    Test number
    362613984509
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass71,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    280948765609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Fail71,001 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    918807577318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass62,439 km (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,439 km
    Test number
    898595195603
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both on rear steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Fail62,440 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,440 km
    Test number
    757432896812
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both on rear steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about R779 CCY

Does R779 CCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R779 CCY expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R779 CCY?
The MOT on R779 CCY expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R779 CCY done?
R779 CCY was recorded at 131,128 km at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 7,405 km a year.
Has R779 CCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 CCY has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R779 CCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R779 CCY find?
R779 CCY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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