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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V78 PDVMOT history

V78 PDV is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

V78 PDV red 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 22 Jun 2023
Mileage
147,407 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 PDV was last recorded at 147,407 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 4,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2013: 121,168 miles, lower than 131,088 miles on 18 Nov 2013.

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
142,661 miles · 16 Dec 2014
Between the last two tests
4,746 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,407 miles
  • 2014 – 142,661 miles
  • 2013 – 121,168 miles
  • 2012 – 124,456 miles
  • 2011 – 117,236 miles
  • 2010 – 108,089 miles
  • 2009 – 99,664 miles
  • 2008 – 93,457 miles
  • 2007 – 87,415 miles
  • 2006 – 75,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,407 miles
    Test number
    348668704886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail147,407 miles (+4,746)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,407 miles
    Test number
    431196111265
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,661 miles (+21,493)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,661 miles
    Test number
    968780454384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,168 miles (-9,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,168 miles
    Test number
    516155423338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,088 miles (+6,632)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    166552023361
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass124,456 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    919802452396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail124,404 miles (+7,168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,404 miles
    Test number
    515788422301
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass117,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,236 miles
    Test number
    927645011384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail117,236 miles (+9,147)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,236 miles
    Test number
    595515911337
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass108,089 miles (+8,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    991583220304
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteTrace of slight oil leak, offside inner sill area, adjacent to ACE pipes

  11. Pass99,664 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    514709929367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,457 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    502871538337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,436 miles (+6,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    422939828492
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass87,415 miles (+11,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,415 miles
    Test number
    800272437353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,613 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    540425936321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    654901666140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 PDV

Does V78 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 PDV expired on 22 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 PDV?
The MOT on V78 PDV expired on 22 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 PDV done?
V78 PDV was recorded at 147,407 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has V78 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 PDV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V78 PDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V78 PDV find?
V78 PDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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