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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V653 JKLMOT history

V653 JKL is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V653 JKL bronze 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,897 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 JKL
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
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 JKL was last recorded at 106,897 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,443 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,897 miles
  • 2025 – 104,443 miles
  • 2024 – 102,643 miles
  • 2023 – 99,639 miles
  • 2022 – 97,183 miles
  • 2021 – 94,972 miles
  • 2020 – 93,089 miles
  • 2019 – 89,891 miles
  • 2018 – 87,469 miles
  • 2017 – 86,122 miles
  • 2016 – 85,198 miles
  • 2015 – 83,968 miles
  • 2014 – 82,697 miles
  • 2013 – 81,516 miles
  • 2012 – 80,286 miles
  • 2011 – 78,663 miles
  • 2010 – 77,324 miles
  • 2009 – 75,812 miles
  • 2008 – 74,065 miles
  • 2007 – 71,961 miles
  • 2006 – 66,088 miles
  • 2005 – 57,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,897 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement see chalk mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,897 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    330843062322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,443 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    635853844789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,438 miles (+1,795)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    715648670653
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,643 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    377514744835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,639 miles (+2,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    106809866633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,183 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    354763842266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,972 miles (+1,883)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    706362479833
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,089 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    116958759614
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail93,088 miles (+3,197)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    570397287479
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front most on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass89,891 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    704847386113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    462324800106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,469 miles (+1,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    627227445593
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass86,122 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    263580897765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,198 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    119248339378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,968 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    835942359349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,697 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    797468154281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,516 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    275790663245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    357426212442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,286 miles (+1,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    457646512220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass78,663 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    365526831492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,324 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    261069220288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,812 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    891073329282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,065 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    350937918494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,961 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    342883747491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,088 miles (+8,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    254756796267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorated

  26. Pass57,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    291891095231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V653 JKL

Does V653 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 JKL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 JKL?
The MOT on V653 JKL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 JKL done?
V653 JKL was recorded at 106,897 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has V653 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 JKL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V653 JKL 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 V653 JKL find?
V653 JKL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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