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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

RT 7998MOT history

RT 7998 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

RT 7998 black 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 31 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,181 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RT 7998
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RT 7998 was last recorded at 133,181 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,230 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,951 miles
Average per year
6,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,181 miles
  • 2024 – 124,230 miles
  • 2023 – 116,032 miles
  • 2022 – 106,777 miles
  • 2021 – 102,193 miles
  • 2020 – 99,695 miles
  • 2019 – 96,455 miles
  • 2018 – 88,038 miles
  • 2017 – 81,349 miles
  • 2016 – 73,848 miles
  • 2015 – 65,533 miles
  • 2014 – 59,037 miles
  • 2013 – 53,526 miles
  • 2012 – 46,684 miles
  • 2011 – 39,702 miles
  • 2010 – 32,074 miles
  • 2009 – 22,141 miles
  • 2008 – 16,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    925718595144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,181 miles (+8,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    268351833559
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass124,230 miles (+8,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    418688818499
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover/cradle corroded
  4. Pass116,032 miles (+9,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,032 miles
    Test number
    203780765598
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Cradle corroded
  5. Pass106,777 miles (+4,584)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    358336429861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass102,193 miles (+2,498)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    876406843523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass99,695 miles (+3,240)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,695 miles
    Test number
    813608428082
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,455 miles (+8,417)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    517254190336
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,038 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    928641907394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,349 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    141119984444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,848 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    490626984635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,533 miles (+6,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,533 miles
    Test number
    977439887985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySmall air leak from air suspension reservoir caused by corrosion
  13. Pass59,037 miles (+5,511)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,037 miles
    Test number
    616300754398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass53,526 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,526 miles
    Test number
    958344543362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,684 miles (+6,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    698151042376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass39,702 miles (+7,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    789405131358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass32,074 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,074 miles
    Test number
    451611350420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,141 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    981515859331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass16,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,981 miles
    Test number
    692502458313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RT 7998

What vehicle is registration RT 7998 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RT 7998 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2005. 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 RT 7998 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RT 7998 is valid until 31 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RT 7998?
The MOT on RT 7998 is valid until 31 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RT 7998 done?
RT 7998 was recorded at 133,181 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
Has RT 7998 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RT 7998 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RT 7998 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 RT 7998 find?
RT 7998 passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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