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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

V50 VRSMOT history

V50 VRS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

V50 VRS blue 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 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
141,050 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 VRS was last recorded at 141,050 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2009: 12,661 miles, lower than 60,404 miles on 6 Feb 2008.
  • 26 May 2018: 122,257 miles, lower than 196,694 miles on 23 May 2018.

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
140,903 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
6,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,050 miles
  • 2020 – 136,239 miles
  • 2019 – 129,141 miles
  • 2018 – 122,257 miles
  • 2017 – 117,162 miles
  • 2016 – 113,755 miles
  • 2015 – 109,821 miles
  • 2014 – 105,815 miles
  • 2013 – 100,856 miles
  • 2012 – 94,055 miles
  • 2011 – 85,869 miles
  • 2010 – 75,323 miles
  • 2009 – 68,522 miles
  • 2008 – 60,404 miles
  • 2007 – 48,801 miles
  • 2006 – 42,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,050 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower radiator cross member corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar damper pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar damper pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,050 miles (+147)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,050 miles
    Test number
    478840822430
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower radiator cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar damper pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar damper pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,903 miles (+4,664)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    592479628992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure quarter panel mounting corroded excessively (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower radiator mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,239 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    166415729539
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,239 miles (+7,098)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    509643695575
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,141 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    759940485711
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryActive roll bar pipes corroded

  6. Fail129,120 miles (+6,863)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,120 miles
    Test number
    998256044249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryActive roll bar pipes corroded

  7. Pass122,257 miles (-74,437)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,257 miles
    Test number
    196797804052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,694 miles (+79,532)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,694 miles
    Test number
    370011990521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,162 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    811745766715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,152 miles (+3,397)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    515722784551
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass113,755 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    235792392424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass109,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    916714005126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,821 miles (+4,006)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    325654905166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass105,815 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    205924514198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail105,578 miles (+4,722)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    935706904119
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    406467403121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail100,856 miles (+6,801)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    777295703144
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass94,055 miles (+8,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    559175452094
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front, Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops missing.

  19. Pass85,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    896092651048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,869 miles (+10,546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    285922251017
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass75,323 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,323 miles
    Test number
    552568240009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    371928759090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,661 miles (-47,743)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,661 miles
    Test number
    870838059075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass60,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    732167338097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,404 miles (+11,603)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    453527438070
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,801 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    662443057007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    363168856060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 VRS

Does V50 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 VRS expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 VRS?
The MOT on V50 VRS expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 VRS done?
V50 VRS was recorded at 141,050 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 6,193 miles a year.
Has V50 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 VRS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V50 VRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 VRS find?
V50 VRS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 9 advisories: central front lower radiator cross member corroded; central lower oil leak, but not excessive; central rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both arms, and 6 more.

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