
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L99 VDVMOT history
L99 VDV is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 170,652 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 13 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 VDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 VDV was last recorded at 170,652 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Aug 2009: 103,268 miles, lower than 103,688 miles on 13 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,652 miles · 10 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,652 miles
- 2023 – 166,102 miles
- 2022 – 162,139 miles
- 2021 – 157,303 miles
- 2020 – 153,402 miles
- 2019 – 146,711 miles
- 2018 – 139,789 miles
- 2014 – 132,609 miles
- 2013 – 125,017 miles
- 2011 – 116,301 miles
- 2010 – 109,275 miles
- 2009 – 103,268 miles
- 2006 – 91,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderneath all freshly painted/undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit of allowable play.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box moist.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake efficiency only just met for service brake @50%.may need service or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,652 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 170,652 miles
- Test number
- 614520579795
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath all freshly painted/undersealed
Fail170,652 miles (+4,550)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,652 miles
- Test number
- 210487661535
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath all freshly painted/undersealed
Pass166,102 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 166,102 miles
- Test number
- 177514671089
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hub seals damp
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail166,102 miles (+3,963)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,102 miles
- Test number
- 132872785517
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hub seals damp
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass162,139 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 162,139 miles
- Test number
- 472343993651
- AdvisoryOffside Front Poor beam image.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit of allowable play. (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail162,095 miles (+4,792)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,095 miles
- Test number
- 238799328694
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt In front of the axle line. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit of allowable play. (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass157,303 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 157,303 miles
- Test number
- 229873904482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted,
- AdvisoryNon standard horn fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box moist. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake only just meets minimum for efficency at 50%. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail157,303 miles (+3,901)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,303 miles
- Test number
- 846610081891
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested No beam pattern on either headlamp, (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted,
- AdvisoryNon standard horn fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box moist. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake only just meets minimum for efficency at 50%. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,402 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,402 miles
- Test number
- 728492115164
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box moist. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail153,402 miles (+6,691)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,402 miles
- Test number
- 532366320222
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box moist. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,711 miles (+18)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 146,711 miles
- Test number
- 612054110589
- AdvisoryBrake efficiency only just met for service brake @50%.may need service or repair.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Only just met requirements,2.7% (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight leak from inner hub seal.
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted to rear.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box damp. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail146,693 miles (+6,904)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,693 miles
- Test number
- 335164994031
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake efficiency only just met for service brake @50%.may need service or repair.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Only just met requirements,2.7% (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight leak from inner hub seal.
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted to rear.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box damp. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,789 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 139,789 miles
- Test number
- 389786919060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing,
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats removed,
- AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing all seat belts removed,
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail139,789 miles (+7,180)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,789 miles
- Test number
- 756066772518
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing,
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats removed,
- AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing all seat belts removed,
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass132,609 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 132,609 miles
- Test number
- 258618984467
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail132,519 miles (+7,502)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,519 miles
- Test number
- 299664574460
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass125,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 125,017 miles
- Test number
- 736683283169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,017 miles (+8,716)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,017 miles
- Test number
- 399818073176
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass116,301 miles (+7,026)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 116,301 miles
- Test number
- 885226581276
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r wheel arch weaking
Pass109,275 miles (+6,007)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 109,275 miles
- Test number
- 353971170471
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass103,268 miles (-420)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 103,268 miles
- Test number
- 783020939294
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteN/s top radiator mtg loose
- NoteN/s/f inner wing corroded
- NoteO/s top radiator mtg missing
Fail103,688 miles (+12,016)11 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,688 miles
- Test number
- 532725229225
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteN/s top radiator mtg loose
- NoteN/s/f inner wing corroded
- NoteO/s top radiator mtg missing
Pass91,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 91,672 miles
- Test number
- 202127316433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,672 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,672 miles
- Test number
- 451685416125
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L99 VDV
- Does L99 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L99 VDV expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L99 VDV?
- The MOT on L99 VDV expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L99 VDV done?
- L99 VDV was recorded at 170,652 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
- Has L99 VDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 VDV has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L99 VDV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L99 VDV find?
- L99 VDV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted/greased; underneath all freshly painted/undersealed.
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