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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X768 VRMMOT history

X768 VRM is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 271,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

X768 VRM blue 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 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
271,875 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 VRM was last recorded at 271,875 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 9,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,925 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,950 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 271,875 miles
  • 2021 – 261,925 miles
  • 2020 – 253,851 miles
  • 2019 – 244,416 miles
  • 2018 – 225,001 miles
  • 2017 – 208,080 miles
  • 2016 – 201,119 miles
  • 2014 – 192,859 miles
  • 2013 – 180,436 miles
  • 2012 – 172,939 miles
  • 2011 – 164,135 miles
  • 2010 – 155,227 miles
  • 2009 – 147,417 miles
  • 2008 – 137,638 miles
  • 2007 – 133,597 miles
  • 2006 – 129,243 miles
  • 2005 – 121,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,875 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrositn
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Sills covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,875 miles (+9,950)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    271,875 miles
    Test number
    186594933426
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrositn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  2. Pass261,925 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    261,925 miles
    Test number
    825398197781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass253,851 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    253,851 miles
    Test number
    529453424299
    • AdvisorySills covered
  4. Fail253,844 miles (+9,428)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,844 miles
    Test number
    982647068547
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySills covered
  5. Pass244,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    244,416 miles
    Test number
    686786651139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail244,416 miles (+19,415)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,416 miles
    Test number
    200484442349
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass225,001 miles (+16,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    225,001 miles
    Test number
    862155724187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass208,080 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    208,080 miles
    Test number
    752393033304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,119 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    201,119 miles
    Test number
    447008685796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,859 miles (+12,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    192,859 miles
    Test number
    846430934395
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  11. Pass180,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    180,436 miles
    Test number
    687853383209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail180,436 miles (+7,497)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,436 miles
    Test number
    769513183247
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail172,939 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,939 miles
    Test number
    415217872290
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteCoolant leak from the front of the engine bayclose to the rad'.
    • NoteEngine and gearbox oil leaks.
    • NoteOil leaking from the the area around the intercooler or oil cooler at the front.
  14. Pass172,939 miles (+8,804)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    172,939 miles
    Test number
    867627072245
    • NoteCoolant leak from the front of the engine bayclose to the rad'.
    • NoteEngine and gearbox oil leaks.
    • NoteOil leaking from the the area around the intercooler or oil cooler at the front.
  15. Pass164,135 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    164,135 miles
    Test number
    466610781292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,125 miles (+8,898)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,125 miles
    Test number
    148528771243
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass155,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    155,227 miles
    Test number
    230534470262
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
  18. Fail155,227 miles (+7,810)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,227 miles
    Test number
    491773170269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
  19. Pass147,417 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    147,417 miles
    Test number
    530775379288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r cracked & perished.
  20. Fail147,416 miles (+9,778)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,416 miles
    Test number
    420449769232
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r cracked & perished.
  21. Pass137,638 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    137,638 miles
    Test number
    882294458228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,608 miles (+4,011)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    794702658239
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass133,597 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    133,597 miles
    Test number
    553643737393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,243 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,243 miles
    Test number
    871974716321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,608 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    191431966424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass121,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    891072465286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail121,463 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    231042665210
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about X768 VRM

Does X768 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 VRM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 VRM?
The MOT on X768 VRM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 VRM done?
X768 VRM was recorded at 271,875 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has X768 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 VRM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X768 VRM 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 X768 VRM find?
X768 VRM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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