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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T218 FOWMOT history

T218 FOW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,065 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 FOW
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 FOW was last recorded at 170,065 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,721 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,065 miles
  • 2025 – 168,721 miles
  • 2024 – 167,345 miles
  • 2023 – 165,936 miles
  • 2022 – 164,041 miles
  • 2021 – 162,162 miles
  • 2020 – 160,426 miles
  • 2019 – 158,848 miles
  • 2018 – 157,261 miles
  • 2017 – 155,599 miles
  • 2016 – 153,956 miles
  • 2015 – 151,355 miles
  • 2014 – 149,713 miles
  • 2013 – 139,395 miles
  • 2012 – 130,156 miles
  • 2011 – 122,264 miles
  • 2010 – 110,914 miles
  • 2009 – 102,800 miles
  • 2008 – 94,896 miles
  • 2006 – 77,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,065 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious Underfloor CorrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner wing bulk head

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,065 miles (+1,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,065 miles
    Test number
    427288380145
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious Underfloor Corrosion

  2. Pass168,721 miles (+1,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,721 miles
    Test number
    863020312485
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underfloor corrosion

  3. Pass167,345 miles (+1,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,345 miles
    Test number
    662174312619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underfloor corrosion

  4. Pass165,936 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,936 miles
    Test number
    992511241808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,041 miles (+1,879)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,041 miles
    Test number
    502144047388
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,162 miles (+1,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,162 miles
    Test number
    700436829353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded

  7. Pass160,426 miles (+1,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,426 miles
    Test number
    216100859101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner arches
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front panel under radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box noisy inside

  8. Pass158,848 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,848 miles
    Test number
    223582433257
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  9. Pass157,261 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,261 miles
    Test number
    118895730639
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner wing bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mount crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuelpipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  10. Fail157,255 miles (+1,656)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    914746183199
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center chassis next to watts lincage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength behind the coilspring next to wats lincage mount beetween spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner wing bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mount crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuelpipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  11. Pass155,599 miles (+1,643)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,599 miles
    Test number
    895754388427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension rubber bump stop is missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are quite split
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplight is currently not working
    • AdvisoryThere is corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. This is mainly the rear chassis legs. Remedial repairs are recommended

  12. Pass153,956 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    272987452783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass151,355 miles (+1,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    577682525272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass149,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,713 miles
    Test number
    597753034261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,713 miles (+10,318)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,713 miles
    Test number
    595682934292
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass139,395 miles (+9,239)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,395 miles
    Test number
    157237003219
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside and offside headlamp beam patterns affected

  17. Pass130,156 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    545662712286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass122,264 miles (+11,350)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    976473611228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,914 miles (+8,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,914 miles
    Test number
    624072410271
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass102,800 miles (+110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    710460319247
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspension rubber bump stops missing.

  21. Fail102,690 miles (+7,794)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    850016409214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor coolant leak from top radiator hose.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspension rubber bump stops missing.

  22. Pass94,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    600453518237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,896 miles (+17,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    144313318264
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,113 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    890612166250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,885 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,885 miles
    Test number
    891258656224
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T218 FOW

Does T218 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 FOW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T218 FOW?
The MOT on T218 FOW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 FOW done?
T218 FOW was recorded at 170,065 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has T218 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 FOW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T218 FOW 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 T218 FOW find?
T218 FOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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