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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V708 FKUMOT history

V708 FKU is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

V708 FKU 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 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
96,912 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 FKU was last recorded at 96,912 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,749 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,912 miles
  • 2021 – 95,749 miles
  • 2020 – 93,803 miles
  • 2019 – 92,207 miles
  • 2018 – 79,976 miles
  • 2016 – 69,928 miles
  • 2015 – 63,062 miles
  • 2014 – 56,951 miles
  • 2013 – 50,631 miles
  • 2012 – 44,629 miles
  • 2011 – 39,334 miles
  • 2010 – 36,838 miles
  • 2009 – 35,081 miles
  • 2008 – 32,932 miles
  • 2007 – 31,368 miles
  • 2006 – 29,872 miles
  • 2005 – 28,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,912 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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,912 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    218475434499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,749 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    605205130828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,803 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,803 miles
    Test number
    296780952499
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail93,792 miles (+1,585)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    535897691485
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    338998051200
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarius underbody surface corrosion

  6. Fail92,207 miles (+12,231)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    120722546227
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarius underbody surface corrosion

  7. Pass79,976 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    642120005765
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail79,975 miles (+10,047)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    557858198374
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass69,928 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    562779096810
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Fail69,928 miles (+6,866)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    839563457596
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass63,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    857222590213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,062 miles (+6,111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    337630975182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass56,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    547632674237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,951 miles (+6,320)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    348427064240
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass50,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    549387073206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,631 miles (+6,002)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    968094773223
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    645546222389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,629 miles (+5,295)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    359131022330
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass39,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    179717771201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,334 miles (+2,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    579607671299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail36,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    310809670277
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass36,838 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    362029570468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,081 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    441561489200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    761553188220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,932 miles (+1,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    570513588208
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass31,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    524721787250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,368 miles (+1,496)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    584901887279
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass29,872 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    560136976212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,484 miles
    Test number
    353981675212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 FKU

Does V708 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 FKU expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 FKU?
The MOT on V708 FKU expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 FKU done?
V708 FKU was recorded at 96,912 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has V708 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 FKU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V708 FKU 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 V708 FKU find?
V708 FKU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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