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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

697 FODMOT history

697 FOD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 143,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

697 FOD blue 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,839 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
697 FOD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

697 FOD was last recorded at 143,839 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,823 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,839 miles
  • 2025 – 143,823 miles
  • 2024 – 140,952 miles
  • 2023 – 138,737 miles
  • 2022 – 135,246 miles
  • 2021 – 128,646 miles
  • 2020 – 125,186 miles
  • 2019 – 121,212 miles
  • 2018 – 116,098 miles
  • 2017 – 109,447 miles
  • 2016 – 103,096 miles
  • 2015 – 98,951 miles
  • 2014 – 93,002 miles
  • 2013 – 86,623 miles
  • 2012 – 77,072 miles
  • 2011 – 69,606 miles
  • 2010 – 62,013 miles
  • 2009 – 55,813 miles
  • 2008 – 48,629 miles
  • 2007 – 43,012 miles
  • 2006 – 32,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission also around differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,839 miles (+16)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    902676519678
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission also around differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,823 miles (+2,871)1 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,823 miles
    Test number
    920308398587
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission also around differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,952 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,952 miles
    Test number
    462103769590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass138,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    422142289901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,737 miles (+3,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    569448578710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass135,246 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    809754190548
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail135,221 miles (+6,575)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    233215620466
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass128,646 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,646 miles
    Test number
    666523764364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass125,186 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    777416019152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component p a s box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass121,212 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,212 miles
    Test number
    603574242939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail121,188 miles (+242)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    923109230270
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,946 miles (+4,848)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,946 miles
    Test number
    740504828460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of light corrosion

  13. Pass116,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    353436977243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,098 miles (+6,651)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    876893918544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass109,447 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    966628686562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,096 miles (+4,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,096 miles
    Test number
    436590186831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass98,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    323612796650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,951 miles (+5,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    577830006341
    • FailureCentre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass93,002 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    517224074295
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail93,002 miles (+6,379)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    865154074275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass86,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    138802553283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,623 miles (+9,551)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    229822453229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass77,072 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    977173932255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail77,066 miles (+7,460)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    776053632256
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing

  25. Fail69,606 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    306015431414
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass69,606 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    567975431272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,013 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    590899930239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,813 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    571584349280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    503219148247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,629 miles (+5,617)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    794399348299
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass43,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    433147957292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail43,012 miles (+10,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    971097357206
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass32,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    240157956232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 697 FOD

What vehicle is registration 697 FOD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 697 FOD on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jun 2003. 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 697 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 697 FOD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 697 FOD?
The MOT on 697 FOD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 697 FOD done?
697 FOD was recorded at 143,839 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has 697 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 697 FOD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 697 FOD 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 697 FOD find?
697 FOD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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