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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V705 XEEMOT history

V705 XEE is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

V705 XEE black 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,064 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 XEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 XEE was last recorded at 133,064 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2025: 128,077 miles, lower than 217,305 miles on 6 Jul 2019.

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
128,077 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,987 miles
Average per year
2,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,064 miles
  • 2025 – 128,077 miles
  • 2019 – 217,305 miles
  • 2018 – 204,549 miles
  • 2017 – 196,502 miles
  • 2016 – 187,972 miles
  • 2015 – 184,525 miles
  • 2014 – 177,912 miles
  • 2013 – 165,571 miles
  • 2012 – 149,987 miles
  • 2011 – 135,784 miles
  • 2010 – 119,926 miles
  • 2009 – 115,262 miles
  • 2008 – 102,181 miles
  • 2007 – 90,828 miles
  • 2006 – 86,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,064 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watt's linkage centre bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front differential to casing & both drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body not fully secure Bumper damaged. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body sill to wheel arch has corrosion.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion. (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,064 miles (+4,987)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,064 miles
    Test number
    755003351320
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watt's linkage centre bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front differential to casing & both drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body not fully secure Bumper damaged. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body sill to wheel arch has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass128,077 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    100092625223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area, front axle hub ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer missing but not adversely affecting the noise or emissions.

  3. Fail128,077 miles (-89,228)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    402603898851
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area, front axle hub ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer missing but not adversely affecting the noise or emissions.

  4. Pass217,305 miles (+12,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,305 miles
    Test number
    253871509846
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

  5. Pass204,549 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    204,549 miles
    Test number
    775110293087
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST EXITING ON TO PAVEMENT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail204,549 miles (+8,047)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,549 miles
    Test number
    752736565905
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST EXITING ON TO PAVEMENT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass196,502 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    196,502 miles
    Test number
    945400913043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,480 miles (+8,508)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,480 miles
    Test number
    102052494795
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left hand lock (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on right hand lock (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  9. Pass187,972 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    187,972 miles
    Test number
    841009462929
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  10. Pass184,525 miles (+6,613)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    184,525 miles
    Test number
    835858275009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll brake disc are worn
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass177,912 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    177,912 miles
    Test number
    909494464085
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  12. Fail177,912 miles (+12,341)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,912 miles
    Test number
    645696454098
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  13. Pass165,571 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    165,571 miles
    Test number
    495609233078
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding (not ceak propeky due to protctoin coating &above covers)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

  14. Fail165,571 miles (+15,584)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,571 miles
    Test number
    179143733055
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding (not ceak propeky due to protctoin coating &above covers)

  15. Pass149,987 miles (+395)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    678247522094
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail149,592 miles (+13,808)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,592 miles
    Test number
    768063112095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass135,784 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    186894051000
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on inner edge

  18. Fail135,784 miles (+15,858)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    907832951080
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on inner edge

  19. Pass119,926 miles (+4,664)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,926 miles
    Test number
    323193840005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass115,262 miles (+13,081)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    611013559153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,181 miles (+11,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,181 miles
    Test number
    453733268010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,828 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,828 miles
    Test number
    321358657022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    161390566045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V705 XEE

Does V705 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V705 XEE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V705 XEE?
The MOT on V705 XEE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V705 XEE done?
V705 XEE was recorded at 133,064 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,323 miles a year.
Has V705 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 XEE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V705 XEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V705 XEE find?
V705 XEE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level.; central rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watt's linkage centre bushes.; front oil leak, but not excessive front differential to casing & both drive shaft seals., and 11 more.

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