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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

N97 VCFMOT history

N97 VCF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

N97 VCF green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
197,556 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N97 VCF
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
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

N97 VCF was last recorded at 197,556 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,663 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,556 miles
  • 2025 – 196,663 miles
  • 2024 – 195,438 miles
  • 2023 – 192,306 miles
  • 2022 – 190,040 miles
  • 2021 – 186,910 miles
  • 2020 – 185,444 miles
  • 2019 – 184,063 miles
  • 2018 – 179,699 miles
  • 2017 – 177,130 miles
  • 2016 – 173,854 miles
  • 2015 – 171,026 miles
  • 2014 – 166,415 miles
  • 2013 – 160,375 miles
  • 2012 – 154,758 miles
  • 2011 – 148,010 miles
  • 2010 – 141,480 miles
  • 2009 – 135,385 miles
  • 2008 – 128,982 miles
  • 2007 – 122,691 miles
  • 2006 – 113,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,556 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead within 30cm of brake servo/ master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail197,556 miles (+893)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,556 miles
    Test number
    447301575279
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead within 30cm of brake servo/ master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,663 miles (+1,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,663 miles
    Test number
    249316595941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,438 miles (+3,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    195,438 miles
    Test number
    603934226166
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose part of mounting bracket corroded on broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,306 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,306 miles
    Test number
    919470428686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,040 miles (+3,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    539474002183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass186,910 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,910 miles
    Test number
    926779310798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,444 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,444 miles
    Test number
    295827190919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,063 miles (+4,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,063 miles
    Test number
    202610742480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass179,699 miles (+2,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    179,699 miles
    Test number
    815387587116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass177,130 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,130 miles
    Test number
    745058624296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,854 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    173,854 miles
    Test number
    859112445072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,026 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,026 miles
    Test number
    406322985115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass166,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,415 miles
    Test number
    618121184167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail166,415 miles (+6,040)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,415 miles
    Test number
    716231684167
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass160,375 miles (+5,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    160,375 miles
    Test number
    248962283435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass154,758 miles (+6,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,758 miles
    Test number
    957532512205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass148,010 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    148,010 miles
    Test number
    248131381489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,480 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    141,480 miles
    Test number
    254009180498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,385 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    135,385 miles
    Test number
    200335609259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,982 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    128,982 miles
    Test number
    442383698104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,691 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    122,691 miles
    Test number
    302039597165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    223412006219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about N97 VCF

Does N97 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N97 VCF expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N97 VCF?
The MOT on N97 VCF expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N97 VCF done?
N97 VCF was recorded at 197,556 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has N97 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N97 VCF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on N97 VCF 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 N97 VCF find?
N97 VCF failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: central rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall; brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead within 30cm of brake servo/ master cylinder, and 5 more.

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