
Land Rover Discovery
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T685 KVFMOT history
T685 KVF is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 204,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 204,355 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T685 KVF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T685 KVF was last recorded at 204,355 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 2,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 201,616 miles · 27 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,739 miles
- Average per year
- 8,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 204,355 miles
- 2023 – 201,616 miles
- 2021 – 198,026 miles
- 2020 – 193,864 miles
- 2019 – 186,533 miles
- 2018 – 182,117 miles
- 2017 – 175,499 miles
- 2016 – 165,593 miles
- 2015 – 156,799 miles
- 2014 – 156,566 miles
- 2013 – 145,986 miles
- 2012 – 124,039 miles
- 2011 – 117,892 miles
- 2010 – 108,305 miles
- 2009 – 97,729 miles
- 2008 – 89,825 miles
- 2007 – 80,460 miles
- 2006 – 65,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking but not getting on brake disc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush signs of splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear seat belts not checked seats down and covered
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Reverse lights not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,355 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 204,355 miles
- Test number
- 297983900445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,616 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 201,616 miles
- Test number
- 100907095867
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking but not getting on brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked seats down and covered
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail201,606 miles (+3,580)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,606 miles
- Test number
- 456249788119
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on link rod between two hubs (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking but not getting on brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked seats down and covered
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass198,026 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 198,026 miles
- Test number
- 287373259918
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near front axle near cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal show signs of leaking on back axle could get on brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail198,014 miles (+4,150)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,014 miles
- Test number
- 762067605429
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced near anti roll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near front axle near cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal show signs of leaking on back axle could get on brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,864 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 193,864 miles
- Test number
- 554871514930
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, at watts linkage mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/out rigger at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, behind fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail193,838 miles (+7,305)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,838 miles
- Test number
- 992958952798
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, at watts linkage mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/out rigger at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, behind fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass186,533 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 186,533 miles
- Test number
- 744909849370
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box, recommend repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal, recommend repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail186,512 miles (+4,395)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,512 miles
- Test number
- 170083818721
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box, recommend repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal, recommend repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass182,117 miles (+80)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 182,117 miles
- Test number
- 793420492981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal possibley leaking
Fail182,037 miles (+6,538)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,037 miles
- Test number
- 398692812206
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, front of tank (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear possible hub seal leak
Pass175,499 miles (+145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 175,499 miles
- Test number
- 702576075825
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing)
- AdvisoryPassenger seats missing at time off test (rear belts not tested)
Fail175,354 miles (+9,761)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,354 miles
- Test number
- 661135709567
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear. Rear belts not tested
Pass165,593 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 165,593 miles
- Test number
- 161463949867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,565 miles (+8,766)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,565 miles
- Test number
- 221693654862
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass156,799 miles (+233)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 156,799 miles
- Test number
- 629866515026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail156,566 miles (+10,580)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,566 miles
- Test number
- 275177834334
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass145,986 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 145,986 miles
- Test number
- 699173853317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Fail145,986 miles (+21,947)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,986 miles
- Test number
- 639052353365
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass124,039 miles (+6,147)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 124,039 miles
- Test number
- 499756322472
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Pass117,892 miles (+9,587)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 117,892 miles
- Test number
- 779493611362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,305 miles (+10,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 108,305 miles
- Test number
- 181700920327
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass97,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 97,729 miles
- Test number
- 302716009398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail97,729 miles (+7,904)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,729 miles
- Test number
- 680206309323
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass89,825 miles (+9,365)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 89,825 miles
- Test number
- 270152928352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,460 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,460 miles
- Test number
- 363423927377
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,460 miles (+15,447)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 80,460 miles
- Test number
- 830133627355
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 65,013 miles
- Test number
- 792623966255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,013 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,013 miles
- Test number
- 754803066292
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T685 KVF
- Does T685 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T685 KVF expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T685 KVF?
- The MOT on T685 KVF expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T685 KVF done?
- T685 KVF was recorded at 204,355 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 8,026 miles a year.
- Has T685 KVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T685 KVF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T685 KVF 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 T685 KVF find?
- T685 KVF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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