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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

T197 VAPMOT history

T197 VAP is a green petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,344 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 VAP was last recorded at 109,344 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,749 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,344 miles
  • 2025 – 106,749 miles
  • 2024 – 105,362 miles
  • 2023 – 100,948 miles
  • 2022 – 95,884 miles
  • 2021 – 91,570 miles
  • 2020 – 87,211 miles
  • 2019 – 83,584 miles
  • 2018 – 79,968 miles
  • 2017 – 77,633 miles
  • 2016 – 75,908 miles
  • 2015 – 72,764 miles
  • 2014 – 71,074 miles
  • 2013 – 70,034 miles
  • 2011 – 67,203 miles
  • 2010 – 63,771 miles
  • 2009 – 62,009 miles
  • 2008 – 60,520 miles
  • 2007 – 58,627 miles
  • 2006 – 55,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,344 miles
    Test number
    699283682001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,344 miles (+2,595)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,344 miles
    Test number
    982519523017
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,749 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,749 miles
    Test number
    360266147803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    730891534457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail105,362 miles (+4,414)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    756190422198
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass100,948 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    383650435344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    723456876570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak on diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,884 miles (+4,314)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    211569330017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak on diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,570 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    452590295696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    511413037582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,211 miles (+3,627)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    799870746621
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    541581494195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,584 miles (+3,616)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    956596084619
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass79,968 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    604451289519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,633 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    541055004200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail77,591 miles (+1,683)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    622542642009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,908 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    348354290284
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis corroded Oil Leak

  18. Pass72,764 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    578565475006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail72,764 miles (+1,690)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    985755675070
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail71,074 miles1 repaired10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    458906774017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer heavily deteriorated
    • NoteSigns that front brake disks may have been getting hot/binding

  21. Pass71,074 miles (+1,040)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    715096874014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer heavily deteriorated
    • NoteSigns that front brake disks may have been getting hot/binding

  22. Pass70,034 miles (+2,831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    458404213058
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass67,203 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    128742861371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,736 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    458521011065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,771 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    502224110098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,009 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    643702029087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,520 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    801118308046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,627 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    213738607005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    511054806068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 VAP

Does T197 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 VAP is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 VAP?
The MOT on T197 VAP is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 VAP done?
T197 VAP was recorded at 109,344 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has T197 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 VAP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 VAP 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 VAP find?
T197 VAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play.; offside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near excessive play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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