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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V697 HVCMOT history

V697 HVC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 217,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

V697 HVC 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 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
217,034 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 HVC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 HVC was last recorded at 217,034 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,251 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,783 miles
Average per year
8,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,034 miles
  • 2024 – 208,251 miles
  • 2023 – 201,101 miles
  • 2022 – 191,422 miles
  • 2021 – 181,048 miles
  • 2020 – 170,239 miles
  • 2019 – 165,308 miles
  • 2018 – 111,982 miles
  • 2017 – 109,620 miles
  • 2016 – 105,114 miles
  • 2015 – 102,180 miles
  • 2014 – 99,574 miles
  • 2013 – 98,676 miles
  • 2012 – 96,622 miles
  • 2011 – 94,241 miles
  • 2009 – 87,142 miles
  • 2008 – 79,803 miles
  • 2007 – 70,378 miles
  • 2006 – 60,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,034 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Hub seal slight leakage/weeping
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,034 miles (+8,783)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    217,034 miles
    Test number
    792724960772
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Hub seal slight leakage/weeping
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass208,251 miles (+7,150)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    208,251 miles
    Test number
    490640479425
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass201,101 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,101 miles
    Test number
    575163587290
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail near tow bar mounting point. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,101 miles (+36)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,101 miles
    Test number
    721366599242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail near tow bar mounting point. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,065 miles (+9,643)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,065 miles
    Test number
    979281261999
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and steering jack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis previously been repaired/welded

  6. Pass191,422 miles (+10,374)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,422 miles
    Test number
    242472348473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,048 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,048 miles
    Test number
    892233219072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail181,048 miles (+10,809)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,048 miles
    Test number
    423452448871
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,239 miles (+4,931)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,239 miles
    Test number
    119328284385
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass165,308 miles (+53,326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,308 miles
    Test number
    583752200912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,982 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    118309908906
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,978 miles (+2,358)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    381404174596
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,620 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    685067986595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,609 miles (+4,495)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    602940258149
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass105,114 miles (+2,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    764654254520
    • AdvisoryACE pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

  16. Pass102,180 miles (+2,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    198360765155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail99,574 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    136536554132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass99,574 miles (+898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    525446854133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,676 miles (+2,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    348179093105
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass96,622 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    357935372143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,241 miles (+7,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    299436181458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Note0/s/f tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall.

  22. Pass87,142 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    841573279206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,803 miles (+9,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    210869368256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass70,378 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    820374267227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,818 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    302283476216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    503830706163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V697 HVC

Does V697 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V697 HVC expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V697 HVC?
The MOT on V697 HVC expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V697 HVC done?
V697 HVC was recorded at 217,034 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,203 miles a year.
Has V697 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 HVC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V697 HVC 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 V697 HVC find?
V697 HVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; central rear upper suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage pivot; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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