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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V656 JAWMOT history

V656 JAW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

V656 JAW silver 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 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,245 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 JAW was last recorded at 143,245 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,225 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,245 miles
  • 2024 – 142,287 miles
  • 2023 – 141,459 miles
  • 2022 – 140,239 miles
  • 2021 – 139,375 miles
  • 2020 – 138,510 miles
  • 2019 – 136,989 miles
  • 2018 – 135,261 miles
  • 2017 – 133,018 miles
  • 2016 – 130,368 miles
  • 2015 – 129,394 miles
  • 2014 – 125,057 miles
  • 2013 – 116,146 miles
  • 2011 – 111,835 miles
  • 2010 – 103,002 miles
  • 2009 – 94,092 miles
  • 2008 – 85,621 miles
  • 2007 – 76,615 miles
  • 2006 – 67,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,245 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,245 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,245 miles
    Test number
    550226929736
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail143,225 miles (+938)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,225 miles
    Test number
    889845561628
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,287 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,287 miles
    Test number
    488080473233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,459 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,459 miles
    Test number
    990155536056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,239 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,239 miles
    Test number
    396762785144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass139,375 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,375 miles
    Test number
    474918424928
    • AdvisoryRear watts link slight play
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass138,510 miles (+1,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,510 miles
    Test number
    642012831700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column adjuster

  8. Pass136,989 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    248904840896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,261 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,261 miles
    Test number
    258846201547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail135,241 miles (+2,223)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    264704395103
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,018 miles
    Test number
    466804907886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail133,018 miles (+1,151)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,018 miles
    Test number
    362623263027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass131,867 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    856229778341
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass130,368 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    720076463348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,394 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    238819605064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,057 miles (+8,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    558497004075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass116,146 miles (+4,311)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    926848003062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  18. Pass111,835 miles (+38)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    269669301206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in top steering column bush

  19. Fail111,797 miles (+8,795)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    256126101222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in top steering column bush

  20. Pass103,002 miles (+23)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    324770410293
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing

  21. Fail102,979 miles (+8,887)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    850214700250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing

  22. Pass94,092 miles (+8,471)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    270372209206
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear near side and off side suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteWipers torn on edges

  23. Pass85,621 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    340676208266
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working.

  24. Fail85,621 miles (+9,006)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    871806208277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working.

  25. Pass76,615 miles (+9,158)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    310520927289
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail67,457 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    294557036201
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass67,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    371017636466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 JAW

Does V656 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 JAW is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V656 JAW?
The MOT on V656 JAW is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 JAW done?
V656 JAW was recorded at 143,245 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has V656 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 JAW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V656 JAW 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 JAW find?
V656 JAW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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