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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V49 HANMOT history

V49 HAN is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V49 HAN black 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 7 May 2027
Mileage
178,295 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 HAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 HAN was last recorded at 178,295 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,764 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,531 miles
Average per year
6,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,295 miles
  • 2025 – 173,764 miles
  • 2024 – 166,795 miles
  • 2023 – 161,508 miles
  • 2022 – 157,980 miles
  • 2021 – 155,092 miles
  • 2020 – 152,370 miles
  • 2019 – 145,591 miles
  • 2018 – 141,664 miles
  • 2017 – 137,209 miles
  • 2015 – 133,912 miles
  • 2014 – 123,081 miles
  • 2012 – 108,295 miles
  • 2011 – 100,271 miles
  • 2010 – 89,524 miles
  • 2009 – 82,176 miles
  • 2008 – 73,874 miles
  • 2007 – 64,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,295 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All 4 coil springs rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front lower external panel corroded (not structural)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,295 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,295 miles
    Test number
    879539446287
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass173,764 miles (+6,969)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    173,764 miles
    Test number
    959012169738
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Watts Link Play

  3. Pass166,795 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,795 miles
    Test number
    903036448508
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs rusting
    • AdvisorySmall marks in front screen

  4. Fail166,751 miles (+5,243)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,751 miles
    Test number
    666128116256
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs rusting
    • AdvisorySmall mark in front screen

  5. Pass161,508 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,508 miles
    Test number
    388216081490
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lower external panel corroded (not structural)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail161,503 miles (+3,523)2 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,503 miles
    Test number
    116018955004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lower external panel corroded (not structural)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass157,980 miles (+2,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    907531142754
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront lower external panel corroded (not structural)

  8. Pass155,092 miles (+2,722)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,092 miles
    Test number
    455270789627
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,370 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,370 miles
    Test number
    672437970887
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail152,315 miles (+6,724)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    387789950653
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass145,591 miles (+3,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    851753313039
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass141,664 miles (+4,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,664 miles
    Test number
    893062677822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass137,209 miles (+3,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    322087168324
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  14. Pass133,912 miles (+10,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,912 miles
    Test number
    282841828524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass123,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    579305474198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,081 miles (+91)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    747025374102
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail122,990 miles (+14,695)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    106981474143
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteOff side rear chassis section corroding

  18. Pass108,295 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,295 miles
    Test number
    169444632263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust corroded at joint
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp not working

  19. Fail108,292 miles (+8,021)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    305914432487
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust corroded at joint
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp not working

  20. Pass100,271 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    356322941489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail100,030 miles (+10,506)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,030 miles
    Test number
    558608931276
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass89,524 miles (+7,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    423676030254
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn

  23. Pass82,176 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    261922039251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,874 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    981313458242
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outter edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Fail73,874 miles (+9,133)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    343952458489
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outter edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass64,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    391937037473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    984997537245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V49 HAN

Does V49 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 HAN is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 HAN?
The MOT on V49 HAN is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 HAN done?
V49 HAN was recorded at 178,295 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,073 miles a year.
Has V49 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 HAN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V49 HAN 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 V49 HAN find?
V49 HAN passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; steering box has seepage.

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