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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R623 XVMMOT history

R623 XVM is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

R623 XVM black 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 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
155,750 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 XVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 XVM was last recorded at 155,750 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 2,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,084 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,666 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,750 miles
  • 2020 – 153,084 miles
  • 2019 – 150,931 miles
  • 2018 – 149,766 miles
  • 2017 – 146,672 miles
  • 2016 – 143,366 miles
  • 2015 – 141,732 miles
  • 2014 – 139,742 miles
  • 2013 – 137,799 miles
  • 2012 – 133,735 miles
  • 2011 – 117,151 miles
  • 2010 – 112,843 miles
  • 2009 – 107,858 miles
  • 2008 – 104,990 miles
  • 2007 – 101,284 miles
  • 2006 – 96,916 miles
  • 2005 – 93,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,750 miles (+2,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,750 miles
    Test number
    330588147955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,084 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,084 miles
    Test number
    369232214493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,936 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,936 miles
    Test number
    879951042184
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure many old repairs to body (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,931 miles (+1,165)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    275361896184
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,766 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,766 miles
    Test number
    748987261822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,672 miles
    Test number
    272526990273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  7. Fail146,628 miles (+3,262)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,628 miles
    Test number
    429069959920
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  8. Pass143,366 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,366 miles
    Test number
    706906074207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  9. Fail143,326 miles (+1,594)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,326 miles
    Test number
    582779007438
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corried
    • AdvisoryOffside Front leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  10. Pass141,732 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,732 miles
    Test number
    426077777986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside rear seat belt stork cover

  11. Fail141,667 miles (+1,925)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,667 miles
    Test number
    649337655132
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside rear seat belt stork cover

  12. Pass139,742 miles (+1,943)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    405778424494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust rusty

  13. Pass137,799 miles (+5)1 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    417789523321
    • DangerousFront propshaft bolts insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wheel beraing slight roughness when rotated..
    • NoteOffside front brake shroud missing.
    • NoteRear anti roll bar missing.modified.

  14. Fail137,794 miles (+4,059)3 dangerous6 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,794 miles
    Test number
    947796223337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • DangerousFront propshaft bolts insecure.
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wheel beraing slight roughness when rotated..
    • NoteOffside front brake shroud missing.
    • NoteRear anti roll bar missing.modified.

  15. Pass133,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    648280542355
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail133,735 miles (+16,584)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    807490142300
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,151 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    458379931393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass112,843 miles (+4,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    440938720335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass107,858 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    107,858 miles
    Test number
    752451109336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,990 miles (+3,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    333678628372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills have light corrosion

  21. Pass101,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    372565027306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,284 miles (+4,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    382655527379
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass96,916 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    344024616338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    321510525361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R623 XVM

Does R623 XVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R623 XVM expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R623 XVM?
The MOT on R623 XVM expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R623 XVM done?
R623 XVM was recorded at 155,750 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has R623 XVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 XVM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on R623 XVM 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 R623 XVM find?
R623 XVM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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