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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,487 cc

V683 GEXMOT history

V683 GEX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

V683 GEX 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 4 Jan 2022
Mileage
147,853 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V683 GEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V683 GEX was last recorded at 147,853 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2014: 136,337 miles, lower than 156,264 miles on 24 Oct 2014.

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
147,411 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 147,853 miles
  • 2019 – 146,830 miles
  • 2018 – 146,211 miles
  • 2017 – 145,050 miles
  • 2016 – 142,639 miles
  • 2015 – 140,228 miles
  • 2014 – 136,337 miles
  • 2013 – 130,994 miles
  • 2012 – 126,102 miles
  • 2011 – 115,107 miles
  • 2010 – 104,948 miles
  • 2009 – 94,848 miles
  • 2008 – 84,690 miles
  • 2007 – 72,845 miles
  • 2006 – 61,965 miles
  • 2005 – 54,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,853 miles
  • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear airbag (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel insecure quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,853 miles (+442)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,853 miles
    Test number
    693871151832
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear airbag (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel insecure quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass147,411 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    433032611292
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  3. Fail147,411 miles (+581)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    862606424514
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  4. Pass146,830 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,830 miles
    Test number
    954107807346
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail146,830 miles (+619)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,830 miles
    Test number
    146315862062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass146,211 miles (+47)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,211 miles
    Test number
    814463865966
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail146,164 miles (+1,114)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,164 miles
    Test number
    428021195811
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking at front of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass145,050 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,050 miles
    Test number
    932730927934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,048 miles (+2,409)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,048 miles
    Test number
    742163138931
    • FailureBraking system leaking above gearbox (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak anti roll bar (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass142,639 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    188638900209
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail142,636 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,636 miles
    Test number
    911013453171
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension leaking anti roll bar shock absorber (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    371551010205
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  13. Fail140,228 miles (+3,891)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    434825327394
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  14. Pass136,337 miles (-19,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,337 miles
    Test number
    439730504362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,264 miles (+25,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,264 miles
    Test number
    238647794235
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass130,994 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    236898683203
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail130,972 miles (+4,870)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,972 miles
    Test number
    929597683297
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass126,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    507431392246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail126,102 miles (+10,995)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    907491692230
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail115,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,107 miles
    Test number
    735762391250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass115,107 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,107 miles
    Test number
    776662491224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,948 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    780501390201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    110312299255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,848 miles (+10,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    721922099294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass84,690 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    872786898229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,664 miles (+11,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    223371398248
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass72,845 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    841438287245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,965 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    372065386260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    754093395292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V683 GEX

Does V683 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V683 GEX expired on 4 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V683 GEX?
The MOT on V683 GEX expired on 4 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V683 GEX done?
V683 GEX was recorded at 147,853 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has V683 GEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V683 GEX has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V683 GEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V683 GEX find?
V683 GEX failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear inner integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch, and 10 more.

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