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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

REP 501MOT history

REP 501 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 253,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

REP 501 silver 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
253,378 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REP 501
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

REP 501 was last recorded at 253,378 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,061 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,317 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,378 miles
  • 2025 – 252,061 miles
  • 2022 – 245,302 miles
  • 2021 – 240,007 miles
  • 2020 – 236,251 miles
  • 2019 – 232,962 miles
  • 2013 – 174,031 miles
  • 2012 – 168,962 miles
  • 2011 – 158,995 miles
  • 2010 – 145,658 miles
  • 2009 – 133,249 miles
  • 2008 – 120,974 miles
  • 2007 – 106,418 miles
  • 2006 – 92,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,378 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travelRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears in n/s/f wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,378 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    253,378 miles
    Test number
    557264388657
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  2. Pass252,061 miles (+6,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    252,061 miles
    Test number
    667362820525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass245,302 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    245,302 miles
    Test number
    169670356430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail245,293 miles (+5,286)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,293 miles
    Test number
    555688244210
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass240,007 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    240,007 miles
    Test number
    377410786304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass236,251 miles (+3,289)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    236,251 miles
    Test number
    171821652131
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass232,962 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    232,962 miles
    Test number
    821259377693
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears in n/s/f wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail232,957 miles (+58,926)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,957 miles
    Test number
    119614799560
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rears in n/s/f wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass174,031 miles (+5,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    174,031 miles
    Test number
    845034333258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  10. Pass168,962 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    168,962 miles
    Test number
    305072872118
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Fail168,962 miles (+9,967)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,962 miles
    Test number
    979682972146
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass158,995 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    158,995 miles
    Test number
    979633921133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail158,992 miles (+13,334)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,992 miles
    Test number
    395478801188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass145,658 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    145,658 miles
    Test number
    814244300127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail145,473 miles (+12,224)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    573059690073
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass133,249 miles (+12,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    133,249 miles
    Test number
    564115039178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,974 miles (+14,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    862609198009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,418 miles (+13,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    106,418 miles
    Test number
    770582797088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,893 miles
    Test number
    752250086076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REP 501

What vehicle is registration REP 501 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REP 501 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does REP 501 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on REP 501 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on REP 501?
The MOT on REP 501 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has REP 501 done?
REP 501 was recorded at 253,378 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has REP 501 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REP 501 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on REP 501 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 REP 501 find?
REP 501 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

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