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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

V642 NCAMOT history

V642 NCA is a red petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

V642 NCA 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 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,609 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 NCA was last recorded at 98,609 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2007: 26,012 miles, lower than 49,049 miles on 12 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,499 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
2,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,609 miles
  • 2024 – 98,499 miles
  • 2023 – 97,279 miles
  • 2022 – 96,250 miles
  • 2021 – 94,122 miles
  • 2020 – 92,429 miles
  • 2018 – 89,711 miles
  • 2017 – 88,430 miles
  • 2016 – 86,986 miles
  • 2015 – 84,472 miles
  • 2014 – 82,166 miles
  • 2013 – 80,675 miles
  • 2012 – 76,854 miles
  • 2011 – 73,948 miles
  • 2010 – 71,226 miles
  • 2009 – 63,768 miles
  • 2008 – 56,916 miles
  • 2007 – 52,072 miles
  • 2006 – 49,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,609 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Rearmost mount (6.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside /nearside upper and lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting fixing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,609 miles (+110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    371519926847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Rearmost mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass98,499 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    567939939653
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside /nearside upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting fixing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear height control linkage lower mounting deteriorated

  3. Fail98,499 miles (+1,220)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    858782671811
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside /nearside upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting fixing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear height control linkage lower mounting deteriorated

  4. Pass97,279 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    640340315301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail97,279 miles (+1,029)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    547880717670
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass96,250 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    226956272658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail96,250 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    456015481363
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass94,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    130630505182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,122 miles (+1,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    835754460448
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass92,429 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    134362406193
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,425 miles (+2,714)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    129963465441
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lights inoperative

  12. Pass89,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    280198372079
    • AdvisoryChip in windsreen

  13. Fail89,711 miles (+1,281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    150586771264
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windsreen

  14. Pass88,430 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    369666923660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,986 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,986 miles
    Test number
    913511358336
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass84,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    287468702428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,472 miles (+2,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    449740793618
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass82,166 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    325106674248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,675 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    236892103376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,854 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    429802392205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,948 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    959463791249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,226 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    124384470212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,768 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    190227199473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,916 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    962589278017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    651365387059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,012 miles (-23,037)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    694155987091
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTraction control light staying on
    • NoteWater in nearside front fog light

  27. Pass49,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    980792306112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 NCA

Does V642 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 NCA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 NCA?
The MOT on V642 NCA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 NCA done?
V642 NCA was recorded at 98,609 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 2,570 miles a year.
Has V642 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 NCA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V642 NCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V642 NCA find?
V642 NCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced rearmost mount.

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