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Land Rover Range Rover

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 4,367 cc

VAB 800MOT history

VAB 800 is a black diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

VAB 800 black Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
196,822 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAB 800
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,367 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAB 800 was last recorded at 196,822 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 8,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,754 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,068 miles
Average per year
14,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,822 miles
  • 2024 – 188,754 miles
  • 2023 – 183,327 miles
  • 2022 – 170,716 miles
  • 2021 – 154,602 miles
  • 2019 – 129,472 miles
  • 2018 – 111,867 miles
  • 2017 – 78,992 miles
  • 2016 – 57,824 miles
  • 2015 – 53,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    196,822 miles
    Test number
    204527612094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

  2. Fail196,822 miles (+8,068)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,822 miles
    Test number
    546869986401
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible to dirty (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

  3. Pass188,754 miles (+5,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,754 miles
    Test number
    165669418471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and os rear tyres wearing on edges

  4. Pass183,327 miles (+12,611)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    183,327 miles
    Test number
    887554655337
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolent leak

  5. Pass170,716 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,716 miles
    Test number
    293216595862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,714 miles (+16,112)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,714 miles
    Test number
    904167942712
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,602 miles (+25,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    618512323586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,472 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,472 miles
    Test number
    565084457990
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail129,470 miles (+17,603)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,470 miles
    Test number
    864477433150
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,867 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    797851206216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail111,866 miles (+15,464)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    774913681871
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,402 miles (+17,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    126601191467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,992 miles (+21,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    393002699076
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass57,824 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    704195467559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,318 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    748523585049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about VAB 800

What vehicle is registration VAB 800 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAB 800 on a black diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 29 Mar 2012. 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 VAB 800 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VAB 800 expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VAB 800?
The MOT on VAB 800 expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VAB 800 done?
VAB 800 was recorded at 196,822 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 14,313 miles a year.
Has VAB 800 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAB 800 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on VAB 800 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 VAB 800 find?
VAB 800 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear suspension and components have age related corrosion.

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