
Land Rover Discovery
Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V649 GCYMOT history
V649 GCY is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 184,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 184,559 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V649 GCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V649 GCY was last recorded at 184,559 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,557 miles · 23 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,559 miles
- 2024 – 181,701 miles
- 2023 – 174,315 miles
- 2022 – 170,361 miles
- 2021 – 166,869 miles
- 2020 – 162,590 miles
- 2019 – 155,398 miles
- 2018 – 146,075 miles
- 2017 – 139,233 miles
- 2016 – 134,430 miles
- 2015 – 126,047 miles
- 2013 – 116,089 miles
- 2012 – 103,393 miles
- 2011 – 94,705 miles
- 2010 – 82,547 miles
- 2009 – 82,134 miles
- 2008 – 78,020 miles
- 2007 – 69,521 miles
- 2006 – 64,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Both sides rear chassis corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
35 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,559 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 184,559 miles
- Test number
- 173555712130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,557 miles (+2,856)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,557 miles
- Test number
- 264573459250
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass181,701 miles (+7,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 181,701 miles
- Test number
- 855281990203
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass174,315 miles (+55)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 174,315 miles
- Test number
- 242665905351
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail174,260 miles (+3,899)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,260 miles
- Test number
- 159564815556
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryRear watts bushes worn
Pass170,361 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 170,361 miles
- Test number
- 941442426811
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
Fail170,361 miles (+3,492)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,361 miles
- Test number
- 334476394296
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
Pass166,869 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 166,869 miles
- Test number
- 786097456802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
Fail166,869 miles (+84)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,869 miles
- Test number
- 805200077489
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
Fail166,785 miles (+4,195)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,785 miles
- Test number
- 609754040241
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Pass162,590 miles (+269)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 162,590 miles
- Test number
- 435838293540
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,321 miles (+6,923)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,321 miles
- Test number
- 105627805028
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,398 miles (+125)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 155,398 miles
- Test number
- 741925754639
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,273 miles (+9,198)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,273 miles
- Test number
- 231395911299
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,075 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,075 miles
- Test number
- 597244902684
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail146,067 miles (+6,834)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,067 miles
- Test number
- 978782117626
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass139,233 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,233 miles
- Test number
- 190404986757
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s door steps corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak under engine
Fail139,233 miles (+1)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,233 miles
- Test number
- 729839381532
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front to rear pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at rear chassis leg (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at rear chassis leg (6.6.6)
- FailurePanhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush at centre of rear axle (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s door steps corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak under engine
Fail139,232 miles (+4,802)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,232 miles
- Test number
- 644231815233
- FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush linkage (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass134,430 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 134,430 miles
- Test number
- 393036086039
- AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank empty
- AdvisoryFront differential oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Fail134,428 miles (+8,381)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,428 miles
- Test number
- 448765668086
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank empty
- AdvisoryFront differential oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Pass126,047 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 126,047 miles
- Test number
- 528577005094
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail126,042 miles (+9,953)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,042 miles
- Test number
- 337815105074
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail116,089 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,089 miles
- Test number
- 235981213394
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteSide steps corroded
Pass116,089 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 116,089 miles
- Test number
- 719801613336
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteSide steps corroded
PassMileage not read2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 275156743002
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front brake pad wearing low
Fail110,179 miles (+6,786)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,179 miles
- Test number
- 559359033006
- FailureNearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front brake pad wearing low
Pass103,393 miles (+8,688)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 103,393 miles
- Test number
- 858053052017
- NoteOff side near side side steps caroded
Pass94,705 miles (+12,158)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 94,705 miles
- Test number
- 328800261075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass82,547 miles (+413)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 82,547 miles
- Test number
- 634190960013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,134 miles (+4,114)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 82,134 miles
- Test number
- 431170769280
- NoteVec chassis in rusty condision all over
Pass78,020 miles (+8,499)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 78,020 miles
- Test number
- 640815408321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,521 miles (+4,584)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,521 miles
- Test number
- 263885587297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,937 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 64,937 miles
- Test number
- 534955006379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,928 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,928 miles
- Test number
- 370214006371
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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)
Questions about V649 GCY
- Does V649 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V649 GCY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V649 GCY?
- The MOT on V649 GCY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V649 GCY done?
- V649 GCY was recorded at 184,559 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
- Has V649 GCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V649 GCY has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V649 GCY 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 V649 GCY find?
- V649 GCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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