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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M830 VRAMOT history

M830 VRA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

M830 VRA grey 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,937 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M830 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
21 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M830 VRA was last recorded at 153,937 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,892 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,045 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,937 miles
  • 2025 – 152,892 miles
  • 2024 – 152,168 miles
  • 2023 – 150,880 miles
  • 2022 – 149,736 miles
  • 2021 – 148,199 miles
  • 2020 – 146,518 miles
  • 2019 – 143,703 miles
  • 2018 – 139,522 miles
  • 2017 – 136,439 miles
  • 2016 – 133,379 miles
  • 2015 – 128,854 miles
  • 2014 – 124,850 miles
  • 2013 – 120,861 miles
  • 2012 – 116,943 miles
  • 2011 – 113,236 miles
  • 2010 – 106,634 miles
  • 2009 – 103,112 miles
  • 2008 – 101,362 miles
  • 2007 – 99,517 miles
  • 2006 – 95,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,937 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft joint to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pipes on front cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,937 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,937 miles
    Test number
    825276853514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft joint to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass152,892 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    475483357844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail152,890 miles (+722)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    387129529600
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass152,168 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,168 miles
    Test number
    924199413512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,880 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,880 miles
    Test number
    857364896732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,736 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,736 miles
    Test number
    407410889229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,714 miles (+1,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    178675319836
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass148,199 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,199 miles
    Test number
    247583910814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pipes on front cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail148,190 miles (+1,672)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,190 miles
    Test number
    171470491943
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pipes on front cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,518 miles (+2,815)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,518 miles
    Test number
    369245301490
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass143,703 miles (+4,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    411163683003
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner body corroded n/s/f inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight fluid leak

  12. Pass139,522 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,522 miles
    Test number
    306331360849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass136,439 miles (+3,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    928618051136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass133,379 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    486810823200
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass128,854 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    117300385121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass124,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    278142794415
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail124,850 miles (+3,989)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    197922694128
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass120,861 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,861 miles
    Test number
    908965283118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,943 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    988280982125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    748666581157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,236 miles (+6,602)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    617935081198
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    683274400268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,634 miles (+3,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    902344400204
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass103,112 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,112 miles
    Test number
    861108909248
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass101,362 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    214347098132
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail101,362 miles (+1,845)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    211187998143
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass99,517 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    121120797110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    371392106226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M830 VRA

Does M830 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M830 VRA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M830 VRA?
The MOT on M830 VRA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M830 VRA done?
M830 VRA was recorded at 153,937 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has M830 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M830 VRA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M830 VRA 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 M830 VRA find?
M830 VRA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft joint to rear diff.

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