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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

RRD 809MOT history

RRD 809 is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 230,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

RRD 809 green 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 Aug 2026
Mileage
230,138 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRD 809
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

RRD 809 was last recorded at 230,138 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,571 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
5,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,138 miles
  • 2025 – 223,571 miles
  • 2024 – 218,517 miles
  • 2023 – 209,136 miles
  • 2022 – 200,048 miles
  • 2021 – 190,571 miles
  • 2014 – 187,677 miles
  • 2013 – 182,645 miles
  • 2012 – 181,025 miles
  • 2009 – 165,896 miles
  • 2008 – 143,876 miles
  • 2007 – 127,018 miles
  • 2006 – 108,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,138 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,138 miles (+6,567)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,138 miles
    Test number
    837622968636
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,571 miles (+5,054)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    223,571 miles
    Test number
    124429094270
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,517 miles (+9,381)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,517 miles
    Test number
    945763917104
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass209,136 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,136 miles
    Test number
    149070813160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,048 miles (+9,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,048 miles
    Test number
    963066480774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,571 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,571 miles
    Test number
    419465222308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,677 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    187,677 miles
    Test number
    947435994257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,645 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    182,645 miles
    Test number
    625128883272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,025 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    181,025 miles
    Test number
    268185282200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Fail181,016 miles (+15,120)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,016 miles
    Test number
    558692482236
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass165,896 miles (+22,020)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    165,896 miles
    Test number
    974472379000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear prop shaft doughnut perished

  12. Pass143,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    144580668411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,876 miles (+16,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    602550968032
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass127,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    611098467075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,013 miles (+18,384)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,013 miles
    Test number
    763048467045
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    874839056051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,628 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,628 miles
    Test number
    500509956029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RRD 809

What vehicle is registration RRD 809 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRD 809 on a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 RRD 809 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RRD 809 expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RRD 809?
The MOT on RRD 809 expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RRD 809 done?
RRD 809 was recorded at 230,138 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
Has RRD 809 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRD 809 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RRD 809 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 RRD 809 find?
RRD 809 failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 9 more.

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