Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T197 BAFMOT history
T197 BAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 155,787 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T197 BAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T197 BAF was last recorded at 155,787 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 155,787 miles · 20 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 155,787 miles
- 2021 – 152,175 miles
- 2019 – 141,718 miles
- 2018 – 127,702 miles
- 2017 – 127,675 miles
- 2016 – 126,215 miles
- 2015 – 117,140 miles
- 2014 – 111,946 miles
- 2013 – 106,710 miles
- 2012 – 100,046 miles
- 2011 – 94,934 miles
- 2010 – 88,883 miles
- 2009 – 81,391 miles
- 2008 – 75,654 miles
- 2007 – 70,770 miles
- 2006 – 63,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,787 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front brake discs worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,787 miles
- Test number
- 921451415266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,787 miles (+3,612)18 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,787 miles
- Test number
- 566069274504
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working upper and lower lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass152,175 miles (+10,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 152,175 miles
- Test number
- 797235953996
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,718 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,718 miles
- Test number
- 872376646920
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail141,496 miles (+13,794)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,496 miles
- Test number
- 525803077612
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass127,702 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 127,702 miles
- Test number
- 763197558689
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose ferules getting corroded on rear hoses
Fail127,675 miles (+1,460)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,675 miles
- Test number
- 790354321435
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking at side of rear axle (2.4.D.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes getting corroded
Pass126,215 miles (+3,612)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 126,215 miles
- Test number
- 120956939316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,603 miles (+71)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 122,603 miles
- Test number
- 691571919954
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
Fail122,532 miles (+5,392)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,532 miles
- Test number
- 791950876950
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
Pass117,140 miles (+5,194)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 117,140 miles
- Test number
- 579240875003
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass111,946 miles (+5,236)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 111,946 miles
- Test number
- 807959664059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,710 miles (+246)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 106,710 miles
- Test number
- 359865693006
- NoteChassis rails in poor condition
Fail106,464 miles (+6,418)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,464 miles
- Test number
- 996480883072
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteChassis rails in poor condition
Pass100,046 miles (+5,112)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 100,046 miles
- Test number
- 456371682097
- NoteChassis rails showing corrosion
Pass94,934 miles (+6,051)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 94,934 miles
- Test number
- 185675391058
- NoteRear chassis rails showing corrosion.
Pass88,883 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 88,883 miles
- Test number
- 364916690046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,391 miles (+5,737)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 81,391 miles
- Test number
- 261038769019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,654 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 75,654 miles
- Test number
- 294982678034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,770 miles (+6,877)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,770 miles
- Test number
- 873203577068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,893 miles
- Test number
- 764210886017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T197 BAF
- Does T197 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T197 BAF expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T197 BAF?
- The MOT on T197 BAF expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T197 BAF done?
- T197 BAF was recorded at 155,787 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
- Has T197 BAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T197 BAF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on T197 BAF 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 T197 BAF find?
- T197 BAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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