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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V709 HVCMOT history

V709 HVC is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V709 HVC bronze 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
192,705 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 HVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 HVC was last recorded at 192,705 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,601 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
8,104 miles
Average per year
7,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,705 miles
  • 2021 – 184,601 miles
  • 2020 – 173,166 miles
  • 2019 – 166,129 miles
  • 2018 – 156,066 miles
  • 2017 – 145,595 miles
  • 2016 – 134,746 miles
  • 2015 – 130,164 miles
  • 2014 – 121,887 miles
  • 2013 – 111,819 miles
  • 2012 – 100,500 miles
  • 2011 – 88,980 miles
  • 2010 – 77,441 miles
  • 2009 – 65,523 miles
  • 2008 – 55,584 miles
  • 2007 – 52,059 miles
  • 2006 – 48,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,705 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,705 miles (+8,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    192,705 miles
    Test number
    283638536897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,601 miles (+11,435)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    184,601 miles
    Test number
    805486323650
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,166 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,166 miles
    Test number
    226227863279
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail173,161 miles (+7,032)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,161 miles
    Test number
    955354224409
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass166,129 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,129 miles
    Test number
    685069638629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,066 miles (+10,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    480407105375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass145,595 miles (+10,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,595 miles
    Test number
    346030265711
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  8. Pass134,746 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,746 miles
    Test number
    148066833757
    • AdvisoryAll front bj's & tre's slight play

  9. Pass130,164 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    399332422656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    238817264210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,887 miles (+10,068)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    949166464296
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass111,819 miles (+11,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    618825343239
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r halfshaft seal leaking

  13. Fail100,500 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    146432342229
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,500 miles (+11,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    959292742278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    279516061298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,980 miles (+11,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    935484061206
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  17. Pass77,441 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    553225760254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,523 miles (+9,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    640577769223
    • NoteBoth rear suspension pipes and fuel lines corroded

  19. Pass55,584 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    930473768258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    400765157216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail52,059 miles (+3,983)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    780905957239
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass48,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    280122166295
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight misting from steering box

Questions about V709 HVC

Does V709 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 HVC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 HVC?
The MOT on V709 HVC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 HVC done?
V709 HVC was recorded at 192,705 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,303 miles a year.
Has V709 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 HVC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on V709 HVC 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 V709 HVC find?
V709 HVC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members, and 1 more.

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