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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V685 AFEMOT history

V685 AFE is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

V685 AFE gold 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 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
134,137 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 AFE was last recorded at 134,137 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 8,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,133 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,004 miles
Average per year
2,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,137 miles
  • 2021 – 126,133 miles
  • 2020 – 126,083 miles
  • 2017 – 125,660 miles
  • 2016 – 124,915 miles
  • 2015 – 123,757 miles
  • 2014 – 120,854 miles
  • 2013 – 116,916 miles
  • 2012 – 115,432 miles
  • 2011 – 113,734 miles
  • 2010 – 111,451 miles
  • 2009 – 109,149 miles
  • 2008 – 106,624 miles
  • 2007 – 104,015 miles
  • 2006 – 100,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked

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.

  • Suspension pipes corroded and damp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    697428133234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked

  2. Fail134,137 miles (+8,004)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    101183813367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked

  3. Pass126,133 miles (+50)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    699883818772
    • AdvisoryEntire underside of vehicle and all components are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic suspension has been replaced with a manual system
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door is difficult to close
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door is difficult to close

  4. Fail126,083 miles (+423)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,083 miles
    Test number
    111891900439
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded all except offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded and damp
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion

  5. Pass125,660 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    517328996929
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded and damp

  6. Fail125,659 miles (+744)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,659 miles
    Test number
    300395112644
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Remaining front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside reversing light not working
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded and damp

  7. Pass124,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    370604802369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail124,915 miles (+1,158)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    149556990150
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass123,757 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    738032235494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,854 miles
    Test number
    167005374294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,853 miles (+3,937)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,853 miles
    Test number
    176372974213
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass116,916 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    319865373418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,432 miles (+1,698)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,432 miles
    Test number
    295838142369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyre slight cracking outer wall

  14. Pass113,734 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,734 miles
    Test number
    555526541369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    862229640384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,451 miles (+2,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    982629040309
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass109,149 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    502884649392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,624 miles (+2,609)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    491416548493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass104,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    464721147484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,015 miles (+3,899)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    963121747365
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass100,116 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    750590146315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,651 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    263936626337
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V685 AFE

Does V685 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 AFE expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 AFE?
The MOT on V685 AFE expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 AFE done?
V685 AFE was recorded at 134,137 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 2,274 miles a year.
Has V685 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 AFE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V685 AFE 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 V685 AFE find?
V685 AFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; front bumper cracked.

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