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Land Rover Range Rover

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V656 HEUMOT history

V656 HEU is a red diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V656 HEU red Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,448 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 HEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 HEU was last recorded at 115,448 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,036 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,448 miles
  • 2025 – 110,493 miles
  • 2017 – 110,332 miles
  • 2015 – 110,202 miles
  • 2014 – 109,070 miles
  • 2013 – 103,479 miles
  • 2012 – 100,093 miles
  • 2011 – 92,943 miles
  • 2010 – 87,663 miles
  • 2009 – 82,754 miles
  • 2008 – 79,095 miles
  • 2007 – 75,998 miles
  • 2006 – 70,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,448 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,448 miles
    Test number
    805270373306
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,036 miles (+4,543)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    255769082589
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,493 miles (+54)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    583367132770
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,439 miles (+107)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    440607162411
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,332 miles (+130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    501559631632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight axle oil leak at drive shaft outer seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox has slight oil leak - slight contamination of hand brake back plate

  6. Pass110,202 miles (+1,132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    765595255113
    • NoteN/s/r back plate damp
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f anti roll drop link

  7. Pass109,070 miles (+19)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    308803484172
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to 2mm

  8. Fail109,051 miles (+5,572)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    865701084104
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to 2mm

  9. Pass103,479 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,479 miles
    Test number
    348340743228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox seal leaking possibly contaminating handbrake shoes

  10. Fail103,479 miles (+3,386)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,479 miles
    Test number
    126353233237
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox seal leaking possibly contaminating handbrake shoes

  11. Pass100,093 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    815791452226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,052 miles (+7,109)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    756159642201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass92,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    855306051290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,943 miles (+5,280)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    638741851207
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,663 miles (+4,909)12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    260751850286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront and rear discs pitted
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass82,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    601048919299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,754 miles (+3,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    834198819290
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass79,095 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    850227818241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,998 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    683319627243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,996 miles (+5,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    262547027250
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass70,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    554106776294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 HEU

Does V656 HEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 HEU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 HEU?
The MOT on V656 HEU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 HEU done?
V656 HEU was recorded at 115,448 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has V656 HEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 HEU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V656 HEU 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 V656 HEU find?
V656 HEU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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