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Land Rover Range Rover

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc

V8 NELMOT history

V8 NEL is a red petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

V8 NEL red Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
101,197 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 NEL was last recorded at 101,197 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,191 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,197 miles
  • 2024 – 96,769 miles
  • 2023 – 87,423 miles
  • 2021 – 82,621 miles
  • 2020 – 80,126 miles
  • 2019 – 79,741 miles
  • 2018 – 79,419 miles
  • 2017 – 75,232 miles
  • 2015 – 71,730 miles
  • 2014 – 70,611 miles
  • 2013 – 67,988 miles
  • 2012 – 63,306 miles
  • 2011 – 60,295 miles
  • 2010 – 54,579 miles
  • 2009 – 51,343 miles
  • 2008 – 51,181 miles
  • 2007 – 46,322 miles
  • 2006 – 41,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,197 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,197 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    552148473063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,191 miles (+4,422)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    529175742071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,769 miles (+91)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    606408337649
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,678 miles (+9,255)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    221742248510
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,423 miles (+4,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    443697928385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,621 miles (+2,495)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    519310664481
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft/rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,126 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    434311473002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,741 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    432999259275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,419 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    833433713968
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipe

  10. Pass78,722 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    584010482350
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  11. Pass75,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    354433298809
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  12. Fail75,232 miles (+3,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    248584372270
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  13. Pass71,730 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    538154382850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,611 miles (+2,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    467919634443
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,988 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    135626943223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,306 miles (+3,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    998247312175
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass60,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    809640031193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,295 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    718796221155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    759124891046
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail60,156 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    908111391030
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE , OIL LEAK FROM FRONT DIFF HSG

  21. Pass54,579 miles (+3,236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    441568470001
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNs door mirror damaged

  22. Pass51,343 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    122806779080
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail51,319 miles (+138)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    180055279018
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass51,181 miles (+4,859)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    384022638336
    • NoteCorosion to exhaust system
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRelay clicking when carrying out checks to rear of engine

  25. Fail46,322 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    571504037235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  26. Pass46,322 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    602394237255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,413 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    424918706256
    • NoteAs per 313388706474

  28. Fail41,413 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    313388706474
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNote! a.b.s. light goes off approx 10mph
    • NoteP.a.s. fluid level very low in reservoir,inner wing wet with oil! †front brake pads wearing low! †centre silencer poor condition,leaking! †

Questions about V8 NEL

Does V8 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 NEL expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 NEL?
The MOT on V8 NEL expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 NEL done?
V8 NEL was recorded at 101,197 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
Has V8 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 NEL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 NEL 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 V8 NEL find?
V8 NEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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