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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V705 GEXMOT history

V705 GEX is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

V705 GEX silver 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 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
141,310 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 GEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 GEX was last recorded at 141,310 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2006: 69,955 miles, lower than 93,755 miles on 6 Jun 2006.
  • 19 Feb 2020: 134,143 miles, lower than 139,143 miles on 14 Feb 2020.

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
141,180 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
2,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,310 miles
  • 2023 – 141,180 miles
  • 2022 – 140,730 miles
  • 2021 – 139,940 miles
  • 2020 – 134,143 miles
  • 2019 – 137,993 miles
  • 2017 – 130,605 miles
  • 2016 – 124,943 miles
  • 2015 – 118,546 miles
  • 2014 – 114,697 miles
  • 2013 – 111,915 miles
  • 2012 – 107,992 miles
  • 2011 – 104,663 miles
  • 2010 – 100,444 miles
  • 2009 – 94,500 miles
  • 2008 – 89,744 miles
  • 2007 – 84,786 miles
  • 2006 – 80,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,310 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,310 miles
    Test number
    763646050397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,180 miles (+450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,180 miles
    Test number
    720679288463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,730 miles (+790)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    376582532148
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass139,940 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    229432152860
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,143 miles (-5,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,143 miles
    Test number
    480920607952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,143 miles (+1,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,143 miles
    Test number
    741547353643
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    573109285455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount has minor corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Fail137,993 miles (+7,388)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    995533952255
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount has minor corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass130,605 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,605 miles
    Test number
    147038100648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail130,596 miles (+5,653)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    369873484260
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass124,943 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    749456097036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,546 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,546 miles
    Test number
    540983997532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,697 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    946485654339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,915 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    558981843311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,992 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,992 miles
    Test number
    629864242346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,663 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    998894761320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,444 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    431577850484
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass100,444 miles (+5,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    960427850333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass94,500 miles (+4,756)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    253601059342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking

  20. Fail89,744 miles5 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    604373758346
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak nearside rear hub

  21. Pass89,744 miles (+4,958)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    703423658305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak nearside rear hub

  22. Pass84,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    424485357451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,786 miles (+4,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    984875657382
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass80,333 miles (+10,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    440293666437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,955 miles (-23,800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    984788036353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,755 miles
    Test number
    414297256163
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    923658526143
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V705 GEX

Does V705 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V705 GEX expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V705 GEX?
The MOT on V705 GEX expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V705 GEX done?
V705 GEX was recorded at 141,310 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
Has V705 GEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 GEX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V705 GEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V705 GEX find?
V705 GEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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