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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V638 LABMOT history

V638 LAB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 223,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

V638 LAB 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 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
223,007 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 LAB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 LAB was last recorded at 223,007 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 24,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2007: 103,439 miles, lower than 103,775 miles on 13 Jul 2007.

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
198,450 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
24,557 miles
Average per year
7,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,007 miles
  • 2024 – 198,450 miles
  • 2022 – 193,642 miles
  • 2021 – 186,220 miles
  • 2020 – 184,436 miles
  • 2019 – 179,115 miles
  • 2018 – 172,564 miles
  • 2016 – 165,242 miles
  • 2014 – 152,132 miles
  • 2012 – 152,124 miles
  • 2011 – 148,339 miles
  • 2010 – 142,503 miles
  • 2009 – 132,366 miles
  • 2008 – 118,950 miles
  • 2007 – 103,439 miles
  • 2006 – 86,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,007 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    223,007 miles
    Test number
    419734515452
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail223,007 miles (+24,557)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,007 miles
    Test number
    667509102169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass198,450 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,450 miles
    Test number
    334969992615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail198,206 miles (+4,564)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,206 miles
    Test number
    374576279637
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass193,642 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    193,642 miles
    Test number
    668136516011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,220 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    186,220 miles
    Test number
    280268574976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,436 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    184,436 miles
    Test number
    135222477074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads wearing thin
  8. Pass179,115 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    179,115 miles
    Test number
    855579600722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,564 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    172,564 miles
    Test number
    824627750180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,242 miles (+13,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    165,242 miles
    Test number
    486948131662
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass152,132 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    152,132 miles
    Test number
    266696684058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass152,124 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    776923782281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass148,339 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    148,339 miles
    Test number
    539493491188
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass142,503 miles (+10,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    142,503 miles
    Test number
    260748390494
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass132,366 miles (+13,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    132,366 miles
    Test number
    624296009202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass118,950 miles (+15,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    982880618206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,439 miles (-336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    394764507474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,775 miles (+17,297)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    980074197155
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass86,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    771342006222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V638 LAB

Does V638 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 LAB expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 LAB?
The MOT on V638 LAB expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 LAB done?
V638 LAB was recorded at 223,007 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 7,279 miles a year.
Has V638 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 LAB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V638 LAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V638 LAB find?
V638 LAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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