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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V685 GEXMOT history

V685 GEX is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 190,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

V685 GEX red 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,403 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 GEX
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
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 GEX was last recorded at 190,403 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,480 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
5,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,403 miles
  • 2025 – 188,480 miles
  • 2024 – 187,920 miles
  • 2023 – 185,360 miles
  • 2022 – 181,145 miles
  • 2021 – 177,015 miles
  • 2020 – 173,125 miles
  • 2019 – 168,346 miles
  • 2018 – 165,723 miles
  • 2017 – 163,003 miles
  • 2016 – 156,945 miles
  • 2015 – 150,161 miles
  • 2014 – 141,910 miles
  • 2013 – 138,275 miles
  • 2012 – 136,239 miles
  • 2011 – 129,303 miles
  • 2010 – 121,330 miles
  • 2009 – 113,800 miles
  • 2008 – 104,315 miles
  • 2007 – 91,965 miles
  • 2006 – 79,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,403 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,403 miles
    Test number
    101182984200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass188,480 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,480 miles
    Test number
    614734225864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,920 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,920 miles
    Test number
    848711257821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,360 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,360 miles
    Test number
    970046349914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,145 miles
    Test number
    600372229546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail181,145 miles (+4,130)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,145 miles
    Test number
    481256466761
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass177,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,015 miles
    Test number
    913583611412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,015 miles (+3,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,015 miles
    Test number
    141341093642
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass173,125 miles (+4,779)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,125 miles
    Test number
    449018696229
    • 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))

  10. Pass168,346 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,346 miles
    Test number
    862496445815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,723 miles (+12)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,723 miles
    Test number
    678980561271
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail165,711 miles (+2,708)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,711 miles
    Test number
    702873308745
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs in poor condition

  13. Pass163,003 miles (+6,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    304534067361
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass156,945 miles (+6,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    994354361121
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak wheel

  15. Pass150,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,161 miles
    Test number
    160927565456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,161 miles (+8,251)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,161 miles
    Test number
    383481085305
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass141,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,910 miles
    Test number
    838848004333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail141,910 miles (+3,635)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,910 miles
    Test number
    465447504476
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass138,275 miles (+459)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    266684403384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass137,816 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,816 miles
    Test number
    218397673488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,239 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    885639302147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Fail136,238 miles (+6,935)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,238 miles
    Test number
    907067202137
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Pass129,303 miles (+36)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,303 miles
    Test number
    378498701197
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate has been cracked
    • NoteOffside headlamp has stone chip/slight condensation
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail129,267 miles (+7,937)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,267 miles
    Test number
    596535701175
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate has been cracked
    • NoteOffside headlamp has stone chip/slight condensation
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass121,330 miles (+7,530)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,330 miles
    Test number
    880705500148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate has slight crack
    • NoteNearside front axle output has slight leak of oil

  26. Fail113,800 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    170524489428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass113,800 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    563394189053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass104,315 miles (+12,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,315 miles
    Test number
    594540808117
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSrs light on

  29. Fail91,965 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    173432507167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  30. Pass91,965 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    581222107174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass79,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    734648356019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V685 GEX

Does V685 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 GEX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 GEX?
The MOT on V685 GEX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 GEX done?
V685 GEX was recorded at 190,403 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,421 miles a year.
Has V685 GEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 GEX has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V685 GEX 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 GEX find?
V685 GEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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