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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

VBT 139MOT history

VBT 139 is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

VBT 139 blue 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,228 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBT 139
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBT 139 was last recorded at 150,228 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,215 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,013 miles
Average per year
6,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,228 miles
  • 2025 – 146,215 miles
  • 2023 – 143,931 miles
  • 2022 – 140,033 miles
  • 2021 – 138,575 miles
  • 2020 – 137,396 miles
  • 2019 – 135,189 miles
  • 2018 – 132,235 miles
  • 2017 – 129,721 miles
  • 2016 – 126,691 miles
  • 2015 – 123,475 miles
  • 2014 – 120,525 miles
  • 2013 – 116,943 miles
  • 2012 – 112,933 miles
  • 2011 – 102,242 miles
  • 2010 – 87,858 miles
  • 2009 – 71,702 miles
  • 2008 – 52,491 miles
  • 2007 – 24,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,228 miles
  • AdvisoryUndersealed all underneath

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,228 miles (+4,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,228 miles
    Test number
    118376178349
    • AdvisoryUndersealed all underneath
  2. Pass146,215 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,215 miles
    Test number
    646694859599
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underneath of vehicle
  3. Pass143,931 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,931 miles
    Test number
    232997629605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,033 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    111626933431
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion and undersealed at some time
  5. Pass138,575 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,575 miles
    Test number
    978329235819
    • AdvisoryWhole underside is recently been covered in underseal
  6. Pass137,396 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,396 miles
    Test number
    354235420970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,392 miles (+2,203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    653050443730
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  8. Pass135,189 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,189 miles
    Test number
    851183116433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,235 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    834485941831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,721 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,721 miles
    Test number
    157531388700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,691 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    740692395261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,475 miles (+2,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,475 miles
    Test number
    124118413184
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undershields fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass120,525 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    907651754394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass116,943 miles (+4,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    669694353344
    • NoteRear seats not in service
  15. Pass112,933 miles (+10,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    938413792206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass102,242 miles (+14,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,242 miles
    Test number
    495800301451
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass87,858 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    224495080286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
  18. Fail87,858 miles (+16,156)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    102985580217
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
  19. Pass71,702 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    181084469283
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail71,681 miles (+19,190)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    730010669288
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f door pannel missing
  21. Fail52,491 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    451971798252
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBorth front steering rack arm slight play
  22. Pass52,491 miles (+27,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    690661098209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBorth front steering rack arm slight play
  23. Pass24,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    701889247206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VBT 139

What vehicle is registration VBT 139 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBT 139 on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jan 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VBT 139 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBT 139 is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBT 139?
The MOT on VBT 139 is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBT 139 done?
VBT 139 was recorded at 150,228 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,763 miles a year.
Has VBT 139 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBT 139 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on VBT 139 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 VBT 139 find?
VBT 139 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: undersealed all underneath.

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