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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T147 TBVMOT history

T147 TBV is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
199,678 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 TBV
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T147 TBV was last recorded at 199,678 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,754 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,924 miles
Average per year
6,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,678 miles
  • 2025 – 186,754 miles
  • 2024 – 174,717 miles
  • 2023 – 154,570 miles
  • 2022 – 136,271 miles
  • 2021 – 133,344 miles
  • 2020 – 130,013 miles
  • 2019 – 123,293 miles
  • 2018 – 118,492 miles
  • 2017 – 115,416 miles
  • 2016 – 112,917 miles
  • 2015 – 109,819 miles
  • 2014 – 105,351 miles
  • 2013 – 101,147 miles
  • 2012 – 98,042 miles
  • 2011 – 92,867 miles
  • 2010 – 89,805 miles
  • 2009 – 85,081 miles
  • 2008 – 81,074 miles
  • 2007 – 76,337 miles
  • 2006 – 69,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,678 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres showing uneven wear
  • AdvisoryNearside front body mount corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front inner wheel arches / wing panels corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear body mounts corroded
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully check condition & operation of the rear seat belts

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount area to rear of mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,678 miles (+12,924)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,678 miles
    Test number
    209714020342
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing uneven wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front inner wheel arches / wing panels corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check condition & operation of the rear seat belts

  2. Pass186,754 miles (+12,037)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,754 miles
    Test number
    784184456092
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass174,717 miles (+465)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,717 miles
    Test number
    149249580022
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased. unable to fully inspect repair. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount area to rear of mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear and offside rear

  4. Fail174,252 miles (+19,682)13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,252 miles
    Test number
    205513602147
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam - LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at area going across top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam - LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage upper arm outer bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage central mechanism, all 3 bushes/pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault comes on and off during test (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides - o/s possibly causing pattern to fail test (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount area to rear of mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear and offside rear

  5. Pass154,570 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,570 miles
    Test number
    157753435471
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

  6. Fail154,570 miles (+1,592)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,570 miles
    Test number
    233717810590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

  7. Fail152,978 miles (+1,626)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    624918073198
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn in watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn in watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced watts linkage bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

  8. Fail151,352 miles (+15,081)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,352 miles
    Test number
    495673743075
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and wheel arches covered in mud

  9. Pass136,271 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,271 miles
    Test number
    210303568886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,344 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    651353238633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,013 miles (+6,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,013 miles
    Test number
    353164054179
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing wear too inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper brake pipes showing light corrosion

  12. Pass123,293 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    759856527594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,492 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,492 miles
    Test number
    550403894044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail118,481 miles (+3,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    691120089880
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass115,416 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    549274870145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering box

  16. Pass112,917 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,917 miles
    Test number
    607345776269
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  17. Pass109,819 miles (+4,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    978847975006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass105,351 miles (+4,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    546916774038
    • NoteSlight oil leak on o/s/r diff

  19. Pass101,147 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    118048173012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,042 miles (+5,175)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,042 miles
    Test number
    699520282025
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked
    • NoteSome play front and rear drop links
    • NoteSome play offside track rod end
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

  21. Pass92,867 miles (+3,062)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    225525571011
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSome play offside track rod end
    • NoteWindscreen marked

  22. Pass89,805 miles (+4,724)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    404825470011
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre right on legal limit
    • NoteRear discs getting worn
    • NoteWindscreen marked

  23. Pass85,081 miles (+4,007)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    182837479045
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront shocker lower bushes getting perished
    • NoteOffside rear hub seal showing signs of weeping
    • NoteSome play offside track rod end
    • NoteSome play rear drop links

  24. Pass81,074 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    811427868032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass76,337 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    402565677082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    201995966036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 TBV

Does T147 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 TBV expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 TBV?
The MOT on T147 TBV expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 TBV done?
T147 TBV was recorded at 199,678 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,338 miles a year.
Has T147 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 TBV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T147 TBV 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 T147 TBV find?
T147 TBV failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, and 10 more.

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