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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N646 VPJMOT history

N646 VPJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Jun 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

N646 VPJ 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,575 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N646 VPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N646 VPJ was last recorded at 152,575 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,258 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,317 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,575 miles
  • 2024 – 151,258 miles
  • 2023 – 149,712 miles
  • 2022 – 148,392 miles
  • 2021 – 147,116 miles
  • 2020 – 144,723 miles
  • 2019 – 144,012 miles
  • 2018 – 143,994 miles
  • 2017 – 143,897 miles
  • 2015 – 143,154 miles
  • 2014 – 137,439 miles
  • 2013 – 133,218 miles
  • 2012 – 127,971 miles
  • 2011 – 123,175 miles
  • 2010 – 118,708 miles
  • 2009 – 111,853 miles
  • 2008 – 108,514 miles
  • 2007 – 101,174 miles
  • 2006 – 92,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,575 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,575 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,575 miles
    Test number
    548736791990
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,258 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    295475441238
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,712 miles (+1,320)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,712 miles
    Test number
    746691394074
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,392 miles (+1,276)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,392 miles
    Test number
    705692007488
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down unable to check adult seat belts

  5. Pass147,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    191718983711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk cover is missing

  6. Fail147,111 miles (+2,388)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,111 miles
    Test number
    933888301724
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced dog leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk cover is missing

  7. Pass144,723 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    526871273418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk case missing

  8. Pass144,012 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    625289719856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,994 miles (+90)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    948258830229
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.46mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished/cracking due to made week 39 year 2008!!
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel just passed

  10. Fail143,904 miles (+7)11 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,904 miles
    Test number
    669315119030
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch bulkhead to floor by body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre to rear pipes by body mounting (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed behind sill cover (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.46 mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracking due to tyre was made week 396 of year 2008 !!
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel has only just passed
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rotted

  11. Fail143,897 miles (+743)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,897 miles
    Test number
    330357961630
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead in arch within body mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.46mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished cracking as it was made week 39 of year 2008 !!!
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension coil springs are rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rotted

  12. Pass143,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,154 miles
    Test number
    463290752741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt case missing

  13. Fail143,147 miles (+5,708)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,147 miles
    Test number
    168783384934
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front above rear of torsion arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt case missing

  14. Pass137,439 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,439 miles
    Test number
    475648934442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt stalk case missing

  15. Fail137,435 miles (+4,217)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,435 miles
    Test number
    799468834325
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt stalk case missing

  16. Pass133,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,218 miles
    Test number
    465420743481
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt stalk case missing

  17. Fail133,214 miles (+5,243)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,214 miles
    Test number
    376820943383
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt stalk case missing

  18. Pass127,971 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    865340712310
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side front hub seal leaking

  19. Fail127,966 miles (+4,791)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,966 miles
    Test number
    559260512315
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side front hub seal leaking

  20. Pass123,175 miles (+4,467)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,175 miles
    Test number
    168034531373
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs poor contact inner surface
    • NoteNearside inner wing has rusted/holes

  21. Pass118,708 miles (+30)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    963606200365
    • NoteAll rear seats removed at time of test
    • NotePuncture offside rear ( marked )

  22. Fail118,678 miles (+6,825)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    434065490245
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear seats stowed, belts not checked

  23. Pass111,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    933850759232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail111,840 miles (+3,326)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,840 miles
    Test number
    892870259262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass108,514 miles (+7,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    164297428229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass101,174 miles (+8,962)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    580810027276
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in o/s rear tyre tread

  27. Pass92,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,212 miles
    Test number
    403299816213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N646 VPJ

Does N646 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N646 VPJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N646 VPJ?
The MOT on N646 VPJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N646 VPJ done?
N646 VPJ was recorded at 152,575 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has N646 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N646 VPJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on N646 VPJ 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 N646 VPJ find?
N646 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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