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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc

V659 PDVMOT history

V659 PDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

V659 PDV blue 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 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
197,668 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 PDV was last recorded at 197,668 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 1,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,794 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,874 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,668 miles
  • 2022 – 195,794 miles
  • 2021 – 187,887 miles
  • 2019 – 175,332 miles
  • 2018 – 167,321 miles
  • 2017 – 159,202 miles
  • 2016 – 149,297 miles
  • 2015 – 140,545 miles
  • 2014 – 130,974 miles
  • 2013 – 124,733 miles
  • 2011 – 117,734 miles
  • 2010 – 107,588 miles
  • 2009 – 101,325 miles
  • 2008 – 90,689 miles
  • 2007 – 85,705 miles
  • 2006 – 76,109 miles
  • 2005 – 75,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,668 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp not leaking when tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion both rear chassis rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion rear centre cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,668 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    197,668 miles
    Test number
    836653835500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,794 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,794 miles
    Test number
    964110992564
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp not leaking when tested (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear centre cross member

  3. Fail195,780 miles (+7,893)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,780 miles
    Test number
    586809716497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp not leaking when tested (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear centre cross member

  4. Pass187,887 miles (+12,555)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,887 miles
    Test number
    415797554586
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,332 miles
    Test number
    933931583143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,332 miles (+8,011)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,332 miles
    Test number
    486012689507
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,321 miles
    Test number
    643473983265
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Fail167,321 miles (+8,119)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,321 miles
    Test number
    304541874749
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass159,202 miles (+9,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    990242129334
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  10. Pass149,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,297 miles
    Test number
    854209942698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail149,297 miles (+8,752)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,297 miles
    Test number
    705304373367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass140,545 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,545 miles
    Test number
    766519655125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,974 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    187988994081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s front tyres wearing low

  14. Fail130,949 miles (+6,216)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    936257994024
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s front tyres wearing low

  15. Pass124,733 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,733 miles
    Test number
    346922413130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail124,725 miles3 dangerous14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    697233693091
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. FailMileage not read8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    795934332326
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSrs light on
    • NoteTc light on

  18. Pass117,734 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    965583131348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail117,733 miles (+10,145)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,733 miles
    Test number
    708329121337
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass107,588 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    101721420312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,325 miles
    Test number
    780222229389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,325 miles (+3,254)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,325 miles
    Test number
    403151129378
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass98,071 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    693094159143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,689 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    181240558132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,597 miles (+4,892)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    873091838137
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak from engine . needs attention

  26. Pass85,705 miles (+9,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    493423757161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,109 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,109 miles
    Test number
    502974016185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    424907995278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,157 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    960097395215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about V659 PDV

Does V659 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V659 PDV expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V659 PDV?
The MOT on V659 PDV expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V659 PDV done?
V659 PDV was recorded at 197,668 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has V659 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 PDV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V659 PDV 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 V659 PDV find?
V659 PDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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