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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X798 BLHMOT history

X798 BLH is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.

X798 BLH silver 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 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
158,975 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 BLH was last recorded at 158,975 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 6,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,208 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,767 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,975 miles
  • 2022 – 152,208 miles
  • 2021 – 150,497 miles
  • 2020 – 146,546 miles
  • 2019 – 140,853 miles
  • 2018 – 134,281 miles
  • 2017 – 127,696 miles
  • 2016 – 122,936 miles
  • 2015 – 121,673 miles
  • 2014 – 112,103 miles
  • 2013 – 102,712 miles
  • 2012 – 94,776 miles
  • 2011 – 87,078 miles
  • 2010 – 80,553 miles
  • 2009 – 78,180 miles
  • 2008 – 70,442 miles
  • 2007 – 61,704 miles
  • 2006 – 53,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front freeplay detected at wheel
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,975 miles (+6,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,975 miles
    Test number
    559570671634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front freeplay detected at wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass152,208 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,208 miles
    Test number
    385485522538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,194 miles (+1,697)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,194 miles
    Test number
    963866748340
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,497 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    177869830926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion

  5. Fail150,497 miles (+3,951)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    746050324696
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion

  6. Pass146,546 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,546 miles
    Test number
    188505671434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,493 miles (+5,640)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    881186895372
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,853 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,853 miles
    Test number
    783734767556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,851 miles (+6,570)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,851 miles
    Test number
    422931014835
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  10. Pass134,281 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,281 miles
    Test number
    970444653471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,696 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,696 miles
    Test number
    251259411541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,936 miles
    Test number
    251485647109
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in offside rear chassis

  13. Fail122,936 miles (+1,263)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,936 miles
    Test number
    516454922488
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in offside rear chassis

  14. Pass121,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    757013145030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,673 miles (+9,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    337672245074
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass112,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,103 miles
    Test number
    629195544010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,103 miles (+9,391)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,103 miles
    Test number
    205545744051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc damaged and in very poor condition

  18. Pass102,712 miles (+7,936)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    105455213084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteSteering box drop arm to drag link ball joint grease boot in poor condition

  19. Fail94,776 miles2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    209463112059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteSRS lamp on
    • NoteAdvanced wear in nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteNoise when pulling away
    • NoteRear brake pads generally worn low
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front drag link ball joint
    • NoteVery deep cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

  20. Pass94,776 miles (+7,698)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    955583312098
    • NoteSRS lamp on
    • NoteAdvanced wear in nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteNoise when pulling away
    • NoteRear brake pads generally worn low
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front drag link ball joint
    • NoteVery deep cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

  21. Pass87,078 miles (+6,525)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,078 miles
    Test number
    359850611086
    • NoteSRS lamp on
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre outer side wall
    • NoteNoise from steering column area when steering wheel is operated
    • NoteNoise when pulling away, would benefit from attention

  22. Pass80,553 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    951494310099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,543 miles (+2,363)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    301512710017
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass78,180 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    150113749092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,442 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,442 miles
    Test number
    241149558061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,438 miles (+8,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    602721858083
    • FailureFront Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass61,704 miles (+8,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    922890257013
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limits

  28. Pass53,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    793327846036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 BLH

Does X798 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 BLH expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 BLH?
The MOT on X798 BLH expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 BLH done?
X798 BLH was recorded at 158,975 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has X798 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 BLH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X798 BLH 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 X798 BLH find?
X798 BLH passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; offside front freeplay detected at wheel, and 2 more.

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