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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V685 OAYMOT history

V685 OAY is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 237,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

V685 OAY 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 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
237,348 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 OAY was last recorded at 237,348 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,487 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,348 miles
  • 2022 – 236,487 miles
  • 2020 – 235,338 miles
  • 2019 – 229,551 miles
  • 2018 – 222,792 miles
  • 2017 – 220,051 miles
  • 2016 – 194,263 miles
  • 2015 – 189,749 miles
  • 2014 – 188,632 miles
  • 2013 – 187,807 miles
  • 2012 – 184,805 miles
  • 2011 – 181,566 miles
  • 2010 – 175,485 miles
  • 2009 – 166,050 miles
  • 2008 – 154,549 miles
  • 2006 – 138,739 miles
  • 2005 – 126,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,348 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have surface rust

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,348 miles (+861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    237,348 miles
    Test number
    230702581697
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have surface rust

  2. Pass236,487 miles (+1,149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    236,487 miles
    Test number
    759992069035
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension components

  3. Pass235,338 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    235,338 miles
    Test number
    563939054974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass229,551 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    229,551 miles
    Test number
    636285360333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass222,792 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    222,792 miles
    Test number
    248233847449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass220,051 miles (+25,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    220,051 miles
    Test number
    994251617479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass194,263 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    194,263 miles
    Test number
    463278359632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  8. Pass189,749 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    189,749 miles
    Test number
    259631075488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,632 miles (+825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    188,632 miles
    Test number
    995794164169
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass187,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    187,807 miles
    Test number
    425041273107
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail187,807 miles (+3,002)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,807 miles
    Test number
    947291373119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass184,805 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    184,805 miles
    Test number
    279543562449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass181,566 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    181,566 miles
    Test number
    289373371186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail181,562 miles (+6,077)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,562 miles
    Test number
    175255861196
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteN/s front fog light glass braken

  15. Pass175,485 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    175,485 miles
    Test number
    191987140189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,050 miles (+11,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    166,050 miles
    Test number
    942901039119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front to rear fuel pipes corroded at o/s/r

  17. Pass154,549 miles (+15,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    834274758181
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear bump stops missing

  18. Pass138,739 miles (+12,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    138,739 miles
    Test number
    872681216326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    323397485280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V685 OAY

Does V685 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 OAY expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 OAY?
The MOT on V685 OAY expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 OAY done?
V685 OAY was recorded at 237,348 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has V685 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 OAY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on V685 OAY 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 OAY find?
V685 OAY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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