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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R779 RDPMOT history

R779 RDP is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

R779 RDP red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,860 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
22 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 RDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 RDP was last recorded at 162,860 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,265 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
595 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,860 miles
  • 2025 – 162,265 miles
  • 2024 – 162,069 miles
  • 2023 – 159,712 miles
  • 2022 – 158,360 miles
  • 2021 – 157,488 miles
  • 2020 – 156,966 miles
  • 2019 – 154,834 miles
  • 2018 – 153,160 miles
  • 2017 – 152,028 miles
  • 2016 – 148,691 miles
  • 2015 – 145,921 miles
  • 2014 – 143,917 miles
  • 2013 – 141,042 miles
  • 2012 – 138,275 miles
  • 2011 – 134,703 miles
  • 2010 – 131,515 miles
  • 2009 – 126,923 miles
  • 2008 – 123,165 miles
  • 2007 – 117,052 miles
  • 2006 – 111,240 miles
  • 2005 – 106,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,860 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,860 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,860 miles
    Test number
    448008620891
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass162,265 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    558389826512
    • AdvisoryFront Slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass162,069 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    263832878522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass159,712 miles (+1,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,712 miles
    Test number
    918381099709
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass158,360 miles (+872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    797956461396
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass157,488 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,488 miles
    Test number
    169375674921
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  7. Pass156,966 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,966 miles
    Test number
    722879901629
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have surface cracks
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,834 miles (+1,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,834 miles
    Test number
    188248088753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,160 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,160 miles
    Test number
    735910885875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,028 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    345563142119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,691 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,691 miles
    Test number
    710709861193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,921 miles (+2,004)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,921 miles
    Test number
    266224275141
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front outer sill has corrosion
    • NoteSteering box arm has slight play

  13. Pass143,917 miles (+2,875)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    978957454185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteering box has slight play

  14. Pass141,042 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    141,042 miles
    Test number
    559012363174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,275 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    826221772108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,703 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,703 miles
    Test number
    865297751154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass131,515 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,515 miles
    Test number
    110653750127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,923 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    126,923 miles
    Test number
    861789459151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,165 miles (+6,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    513832478144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,052 miles (+5,812)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    662286657110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is starting to get low

  21. Pass111,240 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    493714966111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    400226265137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R779 RDP

Does R779 RDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 RDP is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R779 RDP?
The MOT on R779 RDP is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R779 RDP done?
R779 RDP was recorded at 162,860 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has R779 RDP ever failed its MOT?
No. R779 RDP has passed all 22 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on R779 RDP 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 R779 RDP find?
R779 RDP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component box.

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