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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V42 HANMOT history

V42 HAN is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 208,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2026.

V42 HAN 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 23 May 2027
Mileage
208,388 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 HAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 HAN was last recorded at 208,388 miles on 24 May 2026, 11,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2022: 180,832 miles, lower than 183,290 miles on 19 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
197,104 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,284 miles
Average per year
6,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,388 miles
  • 2025 – 197,104 miles
  • 2023 – 185,224 miles
  • 2022 – 180,832 miles
  • 2021 – 180,832 miles
  • 2020 – 175,626 miles
  • 2018 – 162,433 miles
  • 2017 – 159,953 miles
  • 2016 – 149,372 miles
  • 2014 – 141,005 miles
  • 2013 – 134,116 miles
  • 2012 – 127,313 miles
  • 2011 – 120,745 miles
  • 2010 – 111,905 miles
  • 2009 – 102,303 miles
  • 2008 – 97,956 miles
  • 2007 – 89,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,388 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,388 miles (+11,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,388 miles
    Test number
    225478467151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,104 miles (+11,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,104 miles
    Test number
    127904285703
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass185,224 miles (+4,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,224 miles
    Test number
    935934929173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass180,832 miles (-2,458)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    180,832 miles
    Test number
    976143471051
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail183,290 miles (+2,458)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,290 miles
    Test number
    939071256086
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working headlight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working main beam bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass180,832 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,832 miles
    Test number
    223324656836
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail180,800 miles (+5,174)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,800 miles
    Test number
    117927570252
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass175,626 miles (+13,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,626 miles
    Test number
    786650019934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,433 miles
    Test number
    417844122436
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail162,424 miles (+2,471)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,424 miles
    Test number
    816680716841
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,953 miles (+3,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,953 miles
    Test number
    481886926202
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear

  12. Fail156,794 miles (+7,422)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,794 miles
    Test number
    198372913724
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash board (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear

  13. Pass149,372 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,372 miles
    Test number
    494383163782
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail149,089 miles (+8,084)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,089 miles
    Test number
    417949323857
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass141,005 miles (+265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    358320704389
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteSuspect wrong track rod end fitted

  16. Fail140,740 miles (+6,624)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,740 miles
    Test number
    737130894231
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  17. Pass134,116 miles (+1,137)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,116 miles
    Test number
    259707393296
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight noise from rear axle

  18. Fail132,979 miles (+5,666)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,979 miles
    Test number
    298925293201
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight noise from rear axle

  19. Pass127,313 miles (+1)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,313 miles
    Test number
    517362582214
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail127,312 miles (+6,567)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    609958372292
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass120,745 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,745 miles
    Test number
    785069371257
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail120,569 miles (+8,664)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    708257471207
    • FailureFront Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass111,905 miles (+520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,905 miles
    Test number
    380781970278
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail111,385 miles (+9,082)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    354618550485
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass102,303 miles (+150)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    702382879240
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail102,153 miles (+4,197)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    280247669246
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass97,956 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    324914988420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail97,652 miles (+7,881)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    252964878234
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass89,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    470277377275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail89,771 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    743477577294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V42 HAN

Does V42 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 HAN is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 HAN?
The MOT on V42 HAN is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 HAN done?
V42 HAN was recorded at 208,388 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2026, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
Has V42 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 HAN has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 HAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 HAN find?
V42 HAN passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.

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