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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

V31 VLRMOT history

V31 VLR is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V31 VLR 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,691 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 VLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 VLR was last recorded at 180,691 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,846 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
9,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,691 miles
  • 2025 – 179,846 miles
  • 2024 – 168,540 miles
  • 2023 – 158,333 miles
  • 2022 – 145,993 miles
  • 2021 – 133,787 miles
  • 2020 – 123,121 miles
  • 2019 – 109,659 miles
  • 2018 – 102,655 miles
  • 2017 – 93,715 miles
  • 2016 – 84,353 miles
  • 2015 – 76,303 miles
  • 2014 – 67,941 miles
  • 2013 – 55,725 miles
  • 2012 – 47,985 miles
  • 2011 – 38,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,691 miles
    Test number
    481345080931
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail180,691 miles (+845)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,691 miles
    Test number
    249462260627
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass179,846 miles (+11,306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,846 miles
    Test number
    391323927368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,540 miles (+10,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,540 miles
    Test number
    339320446705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,333 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,333 miles
    Test number
    725104647035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,993 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    863210618234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,787 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    224414762743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    146699914243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,121 miles (+13,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    358701976972
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset light (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass109,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    820700771718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,659 miles (+7,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    687121278130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass102,655 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    498424063705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail102,645 miles (+8,930)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    937918158586
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass93,715 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    200596960366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower offside front inner rear bush weak
    • AdvisoryKnock to nearside front
  15. Fail93,466 miles (+9,113)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    494441597906
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose, over subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower offside front inner rear bush weak
    • AdvisoryKnock to nearside front
  16. Pass84,353 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    984505307029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail84,310 miles (+8,007)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    231082192039
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass76,303 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    558176325130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,941 miles (+12,216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,941 miles
    Test number
    376386254196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,725 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    157214863162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,985 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    859092572117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    377403791188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 VLR

Does V31 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 VLR is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 VLR?
The MOT on V31 VLR is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 VLR done?
V31 VLR was recorded at 180,691 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 9,638 miles a year.
Has V31 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 VLR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 VLR 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 V31 VLR find?
V31 VLR passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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