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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,487 cc

V56 FNJMOT history

V56 FNJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 243,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

V56 FNJ 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
243,625 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 FNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 FNJ was last recorded at 243,625 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2009: 135,568 miles, lower than 198,330 miles on 17 Jun 2008.

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
242,346 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,279 miles
Average per year
7,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,625 miles
  • 2023 – 240,986 miles
  • 2022 – 238,558 miles
  • 2021 – 235,901 miles
  • 2020 – 233,466 miles
  • 2019 – 232,026 miles
  • 2018 – 227,534 miles
  • 2017 – 219,118 miles
  • 2016 – 209,002 miles
  • 2015 – 200,593 miles
  • 2014 – 192,622 miles
  • 2013 – 183,397 miles
  • 2012 – 171,359 miles
  • 2011 – 161,250 miles
  • 2010 – 149,116 miles
  • 2009 – 135,771 miles
  • 2008 – 198,330 miles
  • 2007 – 112,255 miles
  • 2006 – 99,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,625 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,625 miles (+1,279)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    243,625 miles
    Test number
    330832174249
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass242,346 miles (+1,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    242,346 miles
    Test number
    643430411385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass240,986 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    240,986 miles
    Test number
    517535234610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass238,558 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    238,558 miles
    Test number
    166158479207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass235,901 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    235,901 miles
    Test number
    599438355674
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass233,466 miles (+1,440)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    233,466 miles
    Test number
    570039322188
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass232,026 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    232,026 miles
    Test number
    374235614971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass227,534 miles (+8,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    227,534 miles
    Test number
    522011226492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass219,118 miles (+10,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    219,118 miles
    Test number
    608830328431
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass209,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    209,002 miles
    Test number
    239159535378
    • AdvisorySuspension modified but not affecting operation

  11. Fail209,002 miles (+8,409)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,002 miles
    Test number
    192801631546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension modified but not affecting operation

  12. Pass200,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    200,593 miles
    Test number
    566944762357
    • AdvisorySteering front drag link front arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  13. Fail200,593 miles (+7,971)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,593 miles
    Test number
    127399327830
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering front drag link front arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  14. Pass192,622 miles (+9,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    192,622 miles
    Test number
    689962584111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass183,397 miles (+12,038)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    183,397 miles
    Test number
    149695183103
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass171,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    171,359 miles
    Test number
    607726682105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail171,359 miles (+10,109)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,359 miles
    Test number
    637716482136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass161,250 miles (+12,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    161,250 miles
    Test number
    776053981170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass149,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    333726980111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,116 miles (+344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    221186880147
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Fail148,772 miles (+13,001)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    471573670109
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass135,771 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    930650879160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail135,568 miles (-62,762)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    602384869129
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass198,330 miles (+86,075)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    198,330 miles
    Test number
    812339668118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,255 miles (+12,604)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,255 miles
    Test number
    110843067129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass99,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    491828466105
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V56 FNJ

Does V56 FNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 FNJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 FNJ?
The MOT on V56 FNJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 FNJ done?
V56 FNJ was recorded at 243,625 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
Has V56 FNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 FNJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on V56 FNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V56 FNJ find?
V56 FNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen; oil leak, but not excessive.

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