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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,487 cc

X742 DBUMOT history

X742 DBU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

X742 DBU blue 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 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
196,677 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 DBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 DBU was last recorded at 196,677 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 1,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2016: 165,786 miles, lower than 248,607 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,665 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,012 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,677 miles
  • 2022 – 195,665 miles
  • 2021 – 190,230 miles
  • 2020 – 187,791 miles
  • 2019 – 184,702 miles
  • 2018 – 179,763 miles
  • 2017 – 172,884 miles
  • 2016 – 165,786 miles
  • 2015 – 248,607 miles
  • 2014 – 141,875 miles
  • 2013 – 137,670 miles
  • 2012 – 126,804 miles
  • 2011 – 118,434 miles
  • 2010 – 108,650 miles
  • 2009 – 101,310 miles
  • 2008 – 92,992 miles
  • 2007 – 82,288 miles
  • 2006 – 72,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,677 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and very muddy (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNext year will need steam cleaning
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle very very muddy

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chassis corroded front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,677 miles (+1,012)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,677 miles
    Test number
    909701602194
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and very muddy (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNext year will need steam cleaning
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle very very muddy

  2. Pass195,665 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,665 miles
    Test number
    420091277244
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front rusty but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis been patch and is quite rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle quite muddy

  3. Fail195,665 miles (+5,435)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,665 miles
    Test number
    121418894172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front rusty but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis been patch and is quite rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle quite muddy

  4. Pass190,230 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,230 miles
    Test number
    776268283962
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded front and back

  5. Fail190,224 miles (+2,433)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,224 miles
    Test number
    602223250754
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded front and back

  6. Pass187,791 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,791 miles
    Test number
    974661421655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle very rusty

  7. Fail187,784 miles (+3,082)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,784 miles
    Test number
    325584654369
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle very rusty

  8. Pass184,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    184,702 miles
    Test number
    625816049702
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear part of chassis is deteriorating

  9. Fail184,682 miles (+4,919)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,682 miles
    Test number
    411180861730
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear part of chassis is deteriorating

  10. Pass179,763 miles (+6,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,763 miles
    Test number
    921153961904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front axle oil seal is leaking

  11. Pass172,884 miles (+7,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,884 miles
    Test number
    547166103465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass165,786 miles (-82,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    165,786 miles
    Test number
    613235635996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass248,607 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    248,607 miles
    Test number
    688964056787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail248,595 miles (+106,720)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,595 miles
    Test number
    843072901840
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass141,875 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    347935944404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRust on under side

  16. Fail141,868 miles (+4,198)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,868 miles
    Test number
    729551834211
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRust on under side

  17. Pass137,670 miles (+10,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,670 miles
    Test number
    568051903294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass126,804 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,804 miles
    Test number
    935142982117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,434 miles (+9,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    949073281133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering arm track rods

  20. Pass108,650 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    400814580178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,310 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,310 miles
    Test number
    364072309271
    • NoteFailed item,s both side foot step have removed

  22. Fail101,303 miles (+8,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    932611309259
    • FailureRear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  23. Pass92,992 miles (+10,704)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    753628908240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,288 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    304670607256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    673230916263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X742 DBU

Does X742 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X742 DBU expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X742 DBU?
The MOT on X742 DBU expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X742 DBU done?
X742 DBU was recorded at 196,677 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has X742 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 DBU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X742 DBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X742 DBU find?
X742 DBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front covered in mud; coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front, and 5 more.

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