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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V68 FGFMOT history

V68 FGF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 255,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

V68 FGF 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 16 May 2023
Mileage
255,681 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 FGF
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
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 FGF was last recorded at 255,681 miles on 17 May 2022, 15,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,637 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
15,044 miles
Average per year
8,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 255,681 miles
  • 2021 – 240,637 miles
  • 2017 – 235,627 miles
  • 2016 – 231,464 miles
  • 2015 – 220,365 miles
  • 2014 – 206,334 miles
  • 2013 – 202,697 miles
  • 2012 – 194,235 miles
  • 2011 – 186,472 miles
  • 2010 – 177,522 miles
  • 2009 – 170,133 miles
  • 2008 – 161,529 miles
  • 2007 – 145,120 miles
  • 2006 – 125,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,681 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (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 arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,681 miles (+15,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    255,681 miles
    Test number
    568426445055
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass240,637 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    240,637 miles
    Test number
    841896101026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail240,637 miles (+5,010)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,637 miles
    Test number
    310824439880
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass235,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    235,627 miles
    Test number
    364182911269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail235,627 miles (+4,163)5 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,627 miles
    Test number
    101251543222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x nut (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x nut (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x nut (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x nut (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass231,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    231,464 miles
    Test number
    667756782624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail231,464 miles (+11,099)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,464 miles
    Test number
    608635326508
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass220,365 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    220,365 miles
    Test number
    391806627259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail220,362 miles (+14,028)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,362 miles
    Test number
    352990488497
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass206,334 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    206,334 miles
    Test number
    355403874236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,697 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    202,697 miles
    Test number
    837314683229
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail202,679 miles (+8,444)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,679 miles
    Test number
    967622683230
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass194,235 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    194,235 miles
    Test number
    699972882271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Fail194,235 miles (+7,763)4 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,235 miles
    Test number
    736102582253
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass186,472 miles (+8,950)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    186,472 miles
    Test number
    727296341139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteOne propshaft bolt is loose

  16. Pass177,522 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    177,522 miles
    Test number
    474392300101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail177,505 miles (+7,372)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,505 miles
    Test number
    144637590058
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass170,133 miles (+123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    170,133 miles
    Test number
    552562169085
    • 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)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror is cracked

  19. Fail170,010 miles (+8,481)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,010 miles
    Test number
    243237559079
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror is cracked

  20. Pass161,529 miles (+317)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    161,529 miles
    Test number
    751098978015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber is worn
    • NoteDrivers door mirror is cracked

  21. Fail161,212 miles (+16,092)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,212 miles
    Test number
    573441658076
    • FailureOffside Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror is cracked
    • NoteFront diff unit is leaking oil badly

  22. Pass145,120 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    145,120 miles
    Test number
    254805977076
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail145,043 miles (+19,731)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,043 miles
    Test number
    483452777023
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass125,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    125,312 miles
    Test number
    990916866057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,310 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    173716066045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake is binding slightly

Questions about V68 FGF

Does V68 FGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 FGF expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 FGF?
The MOT on V68 FGF expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 FGF done?
V68 FGF was recorded at 255,681 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 8,050 miles a year.
Has V68 FGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 FGF has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V68 FGF 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 V68 FGF find?
V68 FGF passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded.

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