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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T178 UAYMOT history

T178 UAY is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
157,433 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 UAY was last recorded at 157,433 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 13,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2009: 67,075 miles, lower than 636,165 miles on 11 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,056 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13,377 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,433 miles
  • 2024 – 144,056 miles
  • 2023 – 138,675 miles
  • 2022 – 130,410 miles
  • 2021 – 130,359 miles
  • 2020 – 123,402 miles
  • 2019 – 116,962 miles
  • 2018 – 109,534 miles
  • 2016 – 103,614 miles
  • 2015 – 95,864 miles
  • 2014 – 89,491 miles
  • 2013 – 84,104 miles
  • 2012 – 78,721 miles
  • 2011 – 74,389 miles
  • 2010 – 70,009 miles
  • 2009 – 67,075 miles
  • 2008 – 636,165 miles
  • 2007 – 59,826 miles
  • 2006 – 55,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,433 miles (+13,377)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    568218159629
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass144,056 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,056 miles
    Test number
    399594826982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,675 miles (+8,265)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,675 miles
    Test number
    135163203178
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,410 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    395309431199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail130,359 miles (+6,957)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,359 miles
    Test number
    303067799383
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working and central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass123,402 miles (+6,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,402 miles
    Test number
    800094142675
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass116,962 miles (+7,428)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    183265182147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass109,534 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    344631205620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,614 miles (+7,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,614 miles
    Test number
    151594017388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass95,864 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,864 miles
    Test number
    145081885169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,491 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    546099674145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,104 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    339206673157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,721 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    758562182110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,389 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    605655071166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,009 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    921070580107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,003 miles (+2,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    654963370162
    • FailureFront coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass67,075 miles (-569,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    480301779113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass636,165 miles (+576,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    636,165 miles
    Test number
    364123368190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,826 miles (+4,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    770293277161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass55,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    820730476102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 UAY

Does T178 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 UAY expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 UAY?
The MOT on T178 UAY expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 UAY done?
T178 UAY was recorded at 157,433 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has T178 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 UAY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T178 UAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 UAY find?
T178 UAY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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