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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V697 WBWMOT history

V697 WBW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V697 WBW 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,040 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 WBW
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
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 WBW was last recorded at 125,040 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2015: 80,372 miles, lower than 80,374 miles on 10 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,008 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,040 miles
  • 2025 – 124,035 miles
  • 2024 – 121,395 miles
  • 2023 – 119,165 miles
  • 2021 – 117,942 miles
  • 2020 – 116,226 miles
  • 2019 – 110,728 miles
  • 2018 – 108,679 miles
  • 2017 – 98,721 miles
  • 2016 – 90,021 miles
  • 2015 – 80,372 miles
  • 2014 – 74,922 miles
  • 2013 – 69,979 miles
  • 2012 – 66,669 miles
  • 2011 – 60,832 miles
  • 2010 – 56,731 miles
  • 2009 – 52,910 miles
  • 2008 – 48,590 miles
  • 2007 – 45,758 miles
  • 2006 – 42,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNear side rear axle seal slight leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Extensive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight leak from nsr hub.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,040 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    841793863821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear axle seal slight leak

  2. Fail125,008 miles (+973)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,008 miles
    Test number
    713714423536
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil seal on axle slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight damage to lens (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis has corrosion generally

  3. Pass124,035 miles (+62)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,035 miles
    Test number
    859440034667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nsr hub.

  4. Fail123,973 miles (+2,578)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,973 miles
    Test number
    364489590880
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nsr hub.

  5. Pass121,395 miles (+38)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    748059359413
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer hub oil misting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,357 miles (+2,192)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    791426073681
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer hub oil misting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,165 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    762038313719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body rusty

  8. Fail119,151 miles (+1,209)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    419520882175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySIDE STEPS CORRODED OS+NS
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION

  9. Pass117,942 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    269150735657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,226 miles (+5,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    498595813080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass110,728 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    719859706974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,679 miles (+9,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,679 miles
    Test number
    501412021602
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass98,721 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    156207561133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped in car but secure (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass90,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    842793773420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySide steps excessively corroded

  15. Fail90,021 miles (+9,649)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    884725123651
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySide steps excessively corroded

  16. Pass80,372 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,372 miles
    Test number
    383288307983
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail80,374 miles (+5,452)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,374 miles
    Test number
    872867042778
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass74,922 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    819500634338
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass69,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    316566133370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail69,979 miles (+3,310)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    777916433300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass66,669 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    319945542387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,832 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    368797041317
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass60,832 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    376527441366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    173574340321
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass56,731 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    462324840308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,910 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    513469749323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,590 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    463972758324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,758 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    983691357362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    973415646317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V697 WBW

Does V697 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V697 WBW is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V697 WBW?
The MOT on V697 WBW is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V697 WBW done?
V697 WBW was recorded at 125,040 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has V697 WBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 WBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V697 WBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V697 WBW find?
V697 WBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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