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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc

V637 OABMOT history

V637 OAB is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

V637 OAB red 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 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
193,608 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 OAB was last recorded at 193,608 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,604 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,608 miles
  • 2024 – 190,775 miles
  • 2023 – 189,665 miles
  • 2020 – 188,188 miles
  • 2019 – 183,986 miles
  • 2017 – 175,469 miles
  • 2016 – 167,195 miles
  • 2015 – 162,421 miles
  • 2014 – 154,776 miles
  • 2013 – 147,694 miles
  • 2012 – 142,888 miles
  • 2011 – 135,921 miles
  • 2010 – 134,387 miles
  • 2009 – 123,090 miles
  • 2008 – 116,589 miles
  • 2007 – 107,426 miles
  • 2006 – 99,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,608 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,608 miles (+4)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,608 miles
    Test number
    331867868969
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail193,604 miles (+2,829)1 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,604 miles
    Test number
    565679791645
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass190,775 miles (+1,110)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,775 miles
    Test number
    342970678062
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass189,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    189,665 miles
    Test number
    686255363387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail189,660 miles (+1,472)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,660 miles
    Test number
    674698727013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective pas u/j locking bolt not fully tightened on shaft to box. (2.1.3 (d))

  6. Pass188,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,188 miles
    Test number
    669897417166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,188 miles (+4,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,188 miles
    Test number
    945850171499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass183,986 miles (+8,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,986 miles
    Test number
    486966788165
    • AdvisorySteering wheel blocks view to speedo when straight ahead

  9. Pass175,469 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,469 miles
    Test number
    334563342481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,195 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,195 miles
    Test number
    491684773032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail166,876 miles (+4,455)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,876 miles
    Test number
    995844665763
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear of arm (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear of arm (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass162,421 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,421 miles
    Test number
    426192622327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail162,351 miles (+7,575)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,351 miles
    Test number
    143383550677
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass154,776 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    805985734335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,694 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    278416933377
    • Repaired at testFront Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass147,694 miles (+4,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    407306033305
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass142,888 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    139479832330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail142,752 miles (+6,831)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,752 miles
    Test number
    917615022373
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass135,921 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    135,921 miles
    Test number
    389608111380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  20. Pass134,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    434744840499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail134,387 miles (+11,297)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    351493640326
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass123,090 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    651276019399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,056 miles (+6,467)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    694267509323
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass116,589 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    721592918389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass107,426 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,426 miles
    Test number
    662185007348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,310 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    193837116335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass99,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    462012376292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 OAB

Does V637 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V637 OAB expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V637 OAB?
The MOT on V637 OAB expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V637 OAB done?
V637 OAB was recorded at 193,608 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has V637 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 OAB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V637 OAB 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 V637 OAB find?
V637 OAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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