Land Rover Discovery
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc
V698 FBNMOT history
V698 FBN is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 206,554 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,934 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V698 FBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,487 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V698 FBN was last recorded at 206,554 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 203,438 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,116 miles
- Average per year
- 5,934 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,554 miles
- 2025 – 203,438 miles
- 2024 – 200,287 miles
- 2023 – 196,621 miles
- 2022 – 192,901 miles
- 2021 – 189,434 miles
- 2020 – 185,040 miles
- 2019 – 181,119 miles
- 2018 – 177,203 miles
- 2017 – 173,462 miles
- 2016 – 169,625 miles
- 2015 – 165,630 miles
- 2014 – 161,270 miles
- 2013 – 154,043 miles
- 2012 – 146,783 miles
- 2011 – 138,875 miles
- 2010 – 130,513 miles
- 2009 – 123,965 miles
- 2008 – 114,433 miles
- 2007 – 101,690 miles
- 2006 – 89,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,554 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by 2nd rear body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,554 miles (+3,116)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 206,554 miles
- Test number
- 662360322059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by 2nd rear body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass203,438 miles (+3,151)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 203,438 miles
- Test number
- 243828222487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd from rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd from rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,287 miles (+3,666)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 200,287 miles
- Test number
- 558928407499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
Pass196,621 miles (+3,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 196,621 miles
- Test number
- 895773901821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,901 miles (+3,467)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 192,901 miles
- Test number
- 602944436408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,434 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 189,434 miles
- Test number
- 616928369547
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,040 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 185,040 miles
- Test number
- 130466512002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,119 miles (+3,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 181,119 miles
- Test number
- 151886873692
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,203 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 177,203 miles
- Test number
- 672148529802
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,462 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 173,462 miles
- Test number
- 665978501829
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass169,625 miles (+3,995)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 169,625 miles
- Test number
- 938223645103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks
Pass165,630 miles (+4,360)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 165,630 miles
- Test number
- 928864365151
- NoteGeneral oil leaks
Pass161,270 miles (+7,227)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 161,270 miles
- Test number
- 867782074140
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGearbox leak
- NoteUnderside of vehicle heavilly waxoiled
Pass154,043 miles (+7,260)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 154,043 miles
- Test number
- 979886363137
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteBoth rear and nearside front bump stops missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGeneral underbody surface corrosion
Pass146,783 miles (+7,908)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 146,783 miles
- Test number
- 788078362195
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGeneral light corrosion
- NoteN/s/r brake slight contamination
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NoteUneaven tyre wear
Pass138,875 miles (+8)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 138,875 miles
- Test number
- 437319161184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGearbox noisey
Fail138,867 miles (+8,354)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,867 miles
- Test number
- 828462661164
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass130,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 130,513 miles
- Test number
- 434319360155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,513 miles (+6,548)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,513 miles
- Test number
- 200459060499
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,965 miles (+9,532)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 123,965 miles
- Test number
- 544681499112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,433 miles (+12,743)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 114,433 miles
- Test number
- 753577718275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,690 miles (+12,250)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 101,690 miles
- Test number
- 791965927274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,440 miles8 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 322409826428
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 632109026234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V698 FBN
- Does V698 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V698 FBN is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V698 FBN?
- The MOT on V698 FBN is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V698 FBN done?
- V698 FBN was recorded at 206,554 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
- Has V698 FBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V698 FBN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2011.
- Has the mileage on V698 FBN 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 V698 FBN find?
- V698 FBN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by 2nd rear body mount, and 2 more.
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