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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T159 AGOMOT history

T159 AGO is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2021
Mileage
138,606 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 AGO
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T159 AGO was last recorded at 138,606 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 3,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,031 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,575 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 138,606 miles
  • 2020 – 135,031 miles
  • 2019 – 134,267 miles
  • 2018 – 131,261 miles
  • 2017 – 127,676 miles
  • 2016 – 123,215 miles
  • 2015 – 120,039 miles
  • 2014 – 116,476 miles
  • 2013 – 110,599 miles
  • 2012 – 103,499 miles
  • 2011 – 95,956 miles
  • 2010 – 86,697 miles
  • 2009 – 77,028 miles
  • 2008 – 68,779 miles
  • 2007 – 62,969 miles
  • 2006 – 52,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,606 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage, bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most, radius arm bush, has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Clutch pedal antislip missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,606 miles (+3,575)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    990626808332
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage, bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most, radius arm bush, has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,031 miles
    Test number
    401539810908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, rear most bush has debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats and nearside middle row seat.

  3. Fail135,031 miles (+764)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,031 miles
    Test number
    105209185801
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, rear most bush has debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats and nearside middle row seat.

  4. Pass134,267 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,267 miles
    Test number
    918268395700
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat backrests and belts

  5. Fail134,267 miles (+3,006)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,267 miles
    Test number
    612264597750
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat backrests and belts

  6. Pass131,261 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    175496985819
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing
    • AdvisoryUnable to test offside rear seat backrests and belts

  7. Fail131,261 miles (+3,585)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    865407895378
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing
    • AdvisoryUnable to test offside rear seat backrests and belts

  8. Pass127,676 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    747126026197
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip provision missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seat back rests and belts.

  9. Fail127,676 miles (+4,461)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    763255572996
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip provision missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seat back rests and belts.

  10. Pass123,215 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    713470009955
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing

  11. Fail123,197 miles (+3,158)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,197 miles
    Test number
    483506387798
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal antislip missing

  12. Pass120,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    236095511211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Fail120,039 miles (+3,563)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    206457501424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  14. Pass116,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    579326744359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail116,476 miles (+5,877)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    776556244345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail110,599 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    325336643306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass110,599 miles (+7,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    357216643320
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    796476352335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail103,499 miles (+7,543)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    739595852340
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass95,956 miles (+9,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    779993251387
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass86,697 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,697 miles
    Test number
    832840250305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,683 miles (+9,655)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,683 miles
    Test number
    424909840464
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass77,028 miles (+8,249)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    683850559355
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs wiper worn
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge

  24. Pass68,779 miles (+5,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    233865858347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,969 miles (+10,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    490751737393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,149 miles
    Test number
    321519526390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 AGO

Does T159 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 AGO expired on 28 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 AGO?
The MOT on T159 AGO expired on 28 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 AGO done?
T159 AGO was recorded at 138,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has T159 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 AGO has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T159 AGO 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 T159 AGO find?
T159 AGO failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: central rear suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage, bush has excessive play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most, radius arm bush, has debonded; nearside front position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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