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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T179 MGYMOT history

T179 MGY is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
166,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 MGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 MGY was last recorded at 166,201 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,376 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,825 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,201 miles
  • 2021 – 161,376 miles
  • 2020 – 161,042 miles
  • 2019 – 155,279 miles
  • 2018 – 148,318 miles
  • 2017 – 143,148 miles
  • 2016 – 138,291 miles
  • 2015 – 133,384 miles
  • 2014 – 124,641 miles
  • 2013 – 119,079 miles
  • 2012 – 115,376 miles
  • 2011 – 112,044 miles
  • 2009 – 107,625 miles
  • 2008 – 103,607 miles
  • 2007 – 97,639 miles
  • 2006 – 90,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,201 miles
    Test number
    129706446081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,201 miles (+4,825)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,201 miles
    Test number
    515864629727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,376 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,376 miles
    Test number
    596147057576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,042 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    880828153724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    247299535310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,279 miles (+6,961)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    534681018877
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass148,318 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,318 miles
    Test number
    768826588787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,148 miles (+4,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    335495458712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Pass138,291 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,291 miles
    Test number
    533816970974
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Pass133,384 miles (+8,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,384 miles
    Test number
    665986125006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,641 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,641 miles
    Test number
    969168244090
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail124,581 miles (+5,502)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,581 miles
    Test number
    457665844049
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass119,079 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    705583343031
    • NoteAuxillery belt bit noisey,oil leak/spill,chassis-underbody-suspension components corroded in places,osr tyre wearing low,offside steering arm balljoint slight play
    • NoteSlight engine missfire at high revvs

  14. Fail119,079 miles (+3,703)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    676250243010
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAuxillery belt bit noisey,oil leak/spill,chassis-underbody-suspension components corroded in places,osr tyre wearing low,offside steering arm balljoint slight play
    • NoteSlight engine missfire at high revvs

  15. Pass115,376 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    186085822440
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront crash bar rotten
    • NoteSlight play in steering box arm

  16. Fail115,376 miles (+3,332)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    268161222095
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront crash bar rotten
    • NoteSlight play in steering box arm

  17. Pass112,044 miles (+48)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,044 miles
    Test number
    417246041090
    • NoteO/s/f washer some times very poor jet
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight oil from steering box

  18. Fail111,996 miles (+4,371)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,996 miles
    Test number
    285512441033
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f washer some times very poor jet
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight oil from steering box

  19. Pass107,625 miles (+4,018)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    170383659316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms

  20. Pass103,607 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,607 miles
    Test number
    824002828341
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail103,606 miles (+5,967)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,606 miles
    Test number
    444399918351
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass97,639 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    691809917354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    521588716340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,741 miles (+3,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    984838116301
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass87,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    473559026252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 MGY

Does T179 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 MGY expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 MGY?
The MOT on T179 MGY expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 MGY done?
T179 MGY was recorded at 166,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has T179 MGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 MGY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T179 MGY 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 T179 MGY find?
T179 MGY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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