
Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T173 FAFMOT history
T173 FAF is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 198,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 198,255 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T173 FAF
- 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
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T173 FAF was last recorded at 198,255 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jun 2014: 120,066 miles, lower than 123,407 miles on 20 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,767 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,488 miles
- Average per year
- 6,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,255 miles
- 2025 – 194,767 miles
- 2024 – 190,852 miles
- 2023 – 187,370 miles
- 2022 – 144,651 miles
- 2021 – 137,239 miles
- 2020 – 134,885 miles
- 2019 – 133,665 miles
- 2018 – 131,994 miles
- 2017 – 130,341 miles
- 2016 – 128,798 miles
- 2015 – 126,747 miles
- 2014 – 125,066 miles
- 2013 – 123,407 miles
- 2012 – 121,422 miles
- 2011 – 114,045 miles
- 2010 – 103,953 miles
- 2009 – 94,567 miles
- 2008 – 81,322 miles
- 2007 – 69,803 miles
- 2006 – 58,784 miles
- 2005 – 51,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
36 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail198,255 miles (+3,488)1 dangerous13 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,255 miles
- Test number
- 918925096775
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 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))
Pass194,767 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 194,767 miles
- Test number
- 205241122429
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail194,767 miles (+3,915)12 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,767 miles
- Test number
- 878681529598
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass190,852 miles (+78)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 190,852 miles
- Test number
- 934393704729
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail190,774 miles (+3,404)12 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,774 miles
- Test number
- 967584022443
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass187,370 miles (+199)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,370 miles
- Test number
- 993694653592
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
Fail187,171 miles (+42,520)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,171 miles
- Test number
- 943989890564
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,651 miles (+207)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,651 miles
- Test number
- 692914545874
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,444 miles (+7,205)9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,444 miles
- Test number
- 908572182983
- MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,239 miles (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 137,239 miles
- Test number
- 351603239820
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail137,213 miles (+2,328)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,213 miles
- Test number
- 486843050516
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll of rear end of chassis corroded suspect chassis coroded beside fuel tank but cant imnspect with fuel tank in place
Pass134,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 134,885 miles
- Test number
- 121743759568
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear 1/3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail134,885 miles (+1,220)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,885 miles
- Test number
- 888564819065
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear 1/3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,665 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 133,665 miles
- Test number
- 718032463813
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail133,665 miles (+1,671)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,665 miles
- Test number
- 325191846186
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint of center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking rear of cylinder head area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced face above axle bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened watts linkage mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of chassis near watts linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,994 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 131,994 miles
- Test number
- 614139019725
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront bumper brace deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail131,994 miles (+1,653)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,994 miles
- Test number
- 536786565331
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper brace deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass130,341 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 130,341 miles
- Test number
- 249384901468
- AdvisoryFront Under Radiator Cross Bar Corroded & Holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Fail130,341 miles (+1,543)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,341 miles
- Test number
- 909786152012
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both Sides Front (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link Rod Rubber (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Holding On (3.5.1k)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Under Radiator Cross Bar Corroded & Holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded & Worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Pass128,798 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 128,798 miles
- Test number
- 455816382716
- AdvisoryFront Under Radiator Cross Bar Corroded And Holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail128,793 miles (+2,046)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,793 miles
- Test number
- 543435409566
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Fluid suspension pipe leaking Ace Pipes Leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering Box Leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Under Radiator Crossbar Corroded And Holed
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Pass126,747 miles (+1,681)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 126,747 miles
- Test number
- 478530465125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront Under Radiator Protection Bar Corroded & Holed.
- NoteO/S/R Suspension Bump Stop Missing.
- NoteRear Chassis Sections Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Pass125,066 miles (+5,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,066 miles
- Test number
- 915272174181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail120,066 miles (-3,341)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,066 miles
- Test number
- 638641074135
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front brake has slight bind
Pass123,407 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 123,407 miles
- Test number
- 706041473110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAbove Centre Silencer Heat Shield Insecure.
- NoteO/S/R Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Fail123,407 miles (+1,985)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,407 miles
- Test number
- 277881773446
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass121,422 miles (+7,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 121,422 miles
- Test number
- 217246162456
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 114,045 miles
- Test number
- 779568161161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,045 miles (+10,092)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,045 miles
- Test number
- 595598961151
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteN/S/R Suspension Bump-Stop Missing.
- NoteTop Coolant Hose Housing To Engine Leaking Water.
Pass103,953 miles (+9,386)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 103,953 miles
- Test number
- 624296370182
- NoteBoth Front Shock Absorbers Lower Mounting Rubbers Worn.
- NoteBoth Rear Brake Discs Worn.
Pass94,567 miles (+13,245)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 94,567 miles
- Test number
- 181503079123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- NoteEyeline brake lamp inop
- NoteSlight oil leak from rocker cover at rear.
Pass81,322 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 81,322 miles
- Test number
- 334762178151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,221 miles (+11,418)5 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 932614468104
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChassis is badly corroded in various places
- NoteMulti v belt in very poor condition
- NoteRear suspension slightly soft when bounce test carried out.
- NoteSpare tyre below legal limit as is worn on both outer and inner edges.
- NoteWater leaking from engine
Pass69,803 miles (+11,019)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 69,803 miles
- Test number
- 202986277182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,784 miles (+7,223)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 58,784 miles
- Test number
- 571087266129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 51,561 miles
- Test number
- 334487265136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T173 FAF
- Does T173 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T173 FAF expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T173 FAF?
- The MOT on T173 FAF expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T173 FAF done?
- T173 FAF was recorded at 198,255 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
- Has T173 FAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T173 FAF has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T173 FAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T173 FAF find?
- T173 FAF failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2, and 15 more.
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