
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
Pass261,925 miles (+8,074)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 261,925 miles
- Test number
- 825398197781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,851 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 253,851 miles
- Test number
- 529453424299
- AdvisorySills covered
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass208,080 miles (+6,961)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 208,080 miles
- Test number
- 752393033304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,119 miles (+8,260)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 201,119 miles
- Test number
- 447008685796
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Pass164,135 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 164,135 miles
- Test number
- 466610781292
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Pass137,638 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 137,638 miles
- Test number
- 882294458228
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass133,597 miles (+4,354)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 133,597 miles
- Test number
- 553643737393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,243 miles (+4,635)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 129,243 miles
- Test number
- 871974716321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,608 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 124,608 miles
- Test number
- 191431966424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 121,463 miles
- Test number
- 891072465286
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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