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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M635 GDLMOT history

M635 GDL is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

M635 GDL green 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,701 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M635 GDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
7 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M635 GDL was last recorded at 183,701 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,699 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,701 miles
  • 2025 – 180,473 miles
  • 2024 – 178,330 miles
  • 2023 – 176,616 miles
  • 2022 – 174,907 miles
  • 2021 – 173,222 miles
  • 2020 – 171,464 miles
  • 2019 – 168,597 miles
  • 2018 – 166,132 miles
  • 2017 – 163,008 miles
  • 2016 – 160,983 miles
  • 2015 – 153,997 miles
  • 2014 – 144,224 miles
  • 2013 – 137,468 miles
  • 2012 – 131,040 miles
  • 2011 – 121,517 miles
  • 2010 – 117,609 miles
  • 2009 – 112,994 miles
  • 2008 – 107,468 miles
  • 2007 – 98,505 miles
  • 2006 – 88,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,701 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,701 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,701 miles
    Test number
    462148662195
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail183,699 miles (+3,226)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,699 miles
    Test number
    898332482373
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,473 miles (+2,143)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,473 miles
    Test number
    134372954699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,330 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,330 miles
    Test number
    349996329370
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,616 miles (+1,709)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,616 miles
    Test number
    538094325847
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass174,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,907 miles
    Test number
    767681355938
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail174,907 miles (+1,685)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,907 miles
    Test number
    114348959637
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle central support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle centre support ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass173,222 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    173,222 miles
    Test number
    972884345840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass171,464 miles (+2,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,464 miles
    Test number
    743455480493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass168,597 miles (+2,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,597 miles
    Test number
    999178322574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass166,132 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,132 miles
    Test number
    594885434857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,008 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,008 miles
    Test number
    474868483059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,983 miles (+6,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,983 miles
    Test number
    649418445182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe joins rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass153,997 miles (+9,773)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,997 miles
    Test number
    339687975056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail144,224 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,224 miles
    Test number
    619066374091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass144,224 miles (+6,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,224 miles
    Test number
    677616974009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass137,468 miles (+6,428)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    439283373044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAnti roll bar is worn offside rear
    • NoteOil leak offside of engine
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear floor pan not in a prescribed area

  18. Pass131,040 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    238275572038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Note2 litres engine oil used
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteOil leak transfer box to handbrake drum

  19. Fail131,040 miles (+9,523)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    327103372011
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Note2 litres engine oil used
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteOil leak transfer box to handbrake drum

  20. Pass121,517 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,517 miles
    Test number
    278686461060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass117,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,609 miles
    Test number
    734674360066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,609 miles (+4,615)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,609 miles
    Test number
    102401060404
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass112,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    442321469089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,994 miles (+5,526)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    974475959025
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass107,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    107,468 miles
    Test number
    204311258097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,468 miles (+8,963)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,468 miles
    Test number
    144057248452
    • FailureCentre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePower steering box has fluid leak

  27. Fail98,505 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,505 miles
    Test number
    133081047469
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass98,505 miles (+9,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,505 miles
    Test number
    642361047089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass88,882 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    184115736486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about M635 GDL

Does M635 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M635 GDL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M635 GDL?
The MOT on M635 GDL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M635 GDL done?
M635 GDL was recorded at 183,701 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has M635 GDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M635 GDL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M635 GDL 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 M635 GDL find?
M635 GDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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