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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V685 KAWMOT history

V685 KAW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

V685 KAW 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 18 Apr 2022
Mileage
180,630 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V685 KAW was last recorded at 180,630 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,560 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
5,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,630 miles
  • 2021 – 178,560 miles
  • 2020 – 177,313 miles
  • 2019 – 173,778 miles
  • 2018 – 170,276 miles
  • 2017 – 166,499 miles
  • 2016 – 162,974 miles
  • 2015 – 158,466 miles
  • 2014 – 154,364 miles
  • 2013 – 149,580 miles
  • 2012 – 145,826 miles
  • 2011 – 141,463 miles
  • 2010 – 135,793 miles
  • 2009 – 122,297 miles
  • 2008 – 107,908 miles
  • 2007 – 92,459 miles
  • 2006 – 77,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,630 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,630 miles (+2,070)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,630 miles
    Test number
    746096136433
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,560 miles
    Test number
    273743238285
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,560 miles (+1,247)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,560 miles
    Test number
    387357180398
    • MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S + O/S (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,313 miles (+3,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    177,313 miles
    Test number
    308740874694
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,778 miles (+3,502)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    173,778 miles
    Test number
    328374935060
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,276 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    170,276 miles
    Test number
    338828216937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,499 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,499 miles
    Test number
    108972889499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail166,498 miles (+3,524)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,498 miles
    Test number
    355076999425
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassismember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass162,974 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,974 miles
    Test number
    912115010903
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass158,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    307405685044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,466 miles (+4,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    737913185039
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass154,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,364 miles
    Test number
    256386484073
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail154,364 miles (+4,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,364 miles
    Test number
    429103884094
    • FailureCentre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass149,580 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,580 miles
    Test number
    379208473021
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail145,826 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    816908482068
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass145,826 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    868578882079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,463 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,463 miles
    Test number
    298936791046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,365 miles (+5,572)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    556349581037
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass135,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    442689100114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,793 miles (+13,496)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    784236400127
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass122,297 miles (+14,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    122,297 miles
    Test number
    420512639172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,908 miles (+15,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    122760148193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,459 miles (+14,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    844574237125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    641317436177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 KAW

Does V685 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 KAW expired on 18 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 KAW?
The MOT on V685 KAW expired on 18 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 KAW done?
V685 KAW was recorded at 180,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
Has V685 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 KAW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V685 KAW 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 KAW find?
V685 KAW failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind spring; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 6 more.

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