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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V656 RBKMOT history

V656 RBK is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

V656 RBK 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 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
140,811 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 RBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 RBK was last recorded at 140,811 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2017: 52,315 miles, lower than 87,160 miles on 15 Dec 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,810 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,811 miles
  • 2023 – 131,603 miles
  • 2022 – 121,243 miles
  • 2021 – 117,621 miles
  • 2020 – 113,077 miles
  • 2019 – 110,882 miles
  • 2018 – 108,347 miles
  • 2017 – 98,317 miles
  • 2015 – 87,160 miles
  • 2014 – 83,915 miles
  • 2013 – 81,604 miles
  • 2012 – 79,703 miles
  • 2011 – 76,285 miles
  • 2010 – 72,885 miles
  • 2009 – 69,202 miles
  • 2008 – 64,988 miles
  • 2007 – 62,173 miles
  • 2006 – 56,578 miles
  • 2005 – 51,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,811 miles
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,811 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,811 miles
    Test number
    865052899882
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,810 miles (+9,207)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,810 miles
    Test number
    955527341986
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    875519394047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,603 miles (+10,360)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    831816503207
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,243 miles (+3,622)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,243 miles
    Test number
    695026763097
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  6. Pass117,621 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    624140690664
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end worn

  7. Pass113,077 miles (+2,195)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    562511906586
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass110,882 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,882 miles
    Test number
    704338811856
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass108,347 miles (+10,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    316901779913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass98,317 miles (+46,002)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,317 miles
    Test number
    384039514582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,315 miles (-34,845)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    447363921304
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing near abs pump mounting point. (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass87,160 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    707111973710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  13. Fail87,158 miles (+3,243)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    603966264293
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  14. Pass83,915 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    748645544371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail83,905 miles (+2,301)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,905 miles
    Test number
    585637434304
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront prop u/j worn

  16. Pass81,604 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    719647113364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail81,570 miles (+1,867)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    238421213365
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass79,703 miles (+3,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    967186022317
    • AdvisoryCentre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass76,285 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    368756131350
    • NoteNear side rear rebound pad missing

  20. Fail76,285 miles (+3,400)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    315315631301
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear rebound pad missing

  21. Pass72,885 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    522790730340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,759 miles (+3,557)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    403821920456
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass69,202 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    971865239336
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail69,196 miles (+4,208)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    231219829386
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureLower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass64,988 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,988 miles
    Test number
    422322238488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,173 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    413246827487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,578 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    733601346391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass56,578 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    861181346310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    252647425331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,291 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    512777525375
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about V656 RBK

Does V656 RBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 RBK expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 RBK?
The MOT on V656 RBK expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 RBK done?
V656 RBK was recorded at 140,811 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 4,928 miles a year.
Has V656 RBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 RBK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V656 RBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V656 RBK find?
V656 RBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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