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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T218 GANMOT history

T218 GAN is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 225,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
225,838 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 GAN was last recorded at 225,838 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 12,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,067 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,771 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,838 miles
  • 2023 – 213,067 miles
  • 2022 – 200,375 miles
  • 2021 – 193,387 miles
  • 2020 – 185,540 miles
  • 2019 – 173,064 miles
  • 2018 – 158,765 miles
  • 2017 – 152,243 miles
  • 2016 – 148,788 miles
  • 2015 – 143,874 miles
  • 2014 – 142,152 miles
  • 2013 – 139,504 miles
  • 2012 – 135,882 miles
  • 2011 – 130,544 miles
  • 2009 – 123,950 miles
  • 2008 – 115,863 miles
  • 2007 – 111,192 miles
  • 2006 – 100,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,838 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis corrosion throughout
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under side very rusty but not holed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear chassis very rusty but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,838 miles (+12,771)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,838 miles
    Test number
    661880392157
    • AdvisoryChassis corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,067 miles (+12,692)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    213,067 miles
    Test number
    781470268078
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front proshaft front u/j slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis / under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear propshaft rear rubber mount worn / perished

  3. Pass200,375 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,375 miles
    Test number
    744228649288
    • AdvisoryRear chassis very rusty but not holed

  4. Fail199,708 miles (+6,321)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,708 miles
    Test number
    442839557874
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis very rusty but not holed

  5. Pass193,387 miles (+638)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,387 miles
    Test number
    452062866203
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  6. Fail192,749 miles (+7,209)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,749 miles
    Test number
    700520335656
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  7. Pass185,540 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    185,540 miles
    Test number
    908060900336
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  8. Fail185,405 miles (+12,341)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,405 miles
    Test number
    924900326126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  9. Pass173,064 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,064 miles
    Test number
    690566520760
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  10. Fail172,941 miles (+14,176)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,941 miles
    Test number
    558168032132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty but not holed

  11. Pass158,765 miles (+6,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    804876834721
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass152,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    676539103763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,243 miles (+3,455)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    992521984287
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  14. Pass148,788 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    773001633633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,781 miles (+36)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,781 miles
    Test number
    642170708995
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub assembly has an oil leak

  16. Fail148,745 miles (+4,871)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,745 miles
    Test number
    493169015415
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel extreamly tight to turn (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub assembly has an oil leak

  17. Pass143,874 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    116731245080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail143,874 miles (+1,722)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    675471545026
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass142,152 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,152 miles
    Test number
    265466334032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail142,152 miles (+2,648)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,152 miles
    Test number
    467516834093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear brake slight restriction

  21. Pass139,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,504 miles
    Test number
    247896633048
    • NoteN/s patern deieriorated

  22. Fail139,504 miles (+3,622)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,504 miles
    Test number
    619635833079
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s patern deieriorated

  23. Pass135,882 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    135,882 miles
    Test number
    659643012053
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust manifold blow
    • NoteVarious exhaust mountings and joints corroded

  24. Fail135,882 miles (+5,338)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,882 miles
    Test number
    905803912047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust manifold blow
    • NoteVarious exhaust mountings and joints corroded

  25. Pass130,544 miles (+6,594)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    130,544 miles
    Test number
    229097601019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteO/s front tyre spliting on inner edge

  26. Fail123,950 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,950 miles
    Test number
    453895059325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass123,950 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    123,950 miles
    Test number
    493575459467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,863 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    903734958305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass111,192 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    111,192 miles
    Test number
    282332537317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass100,153 miles (+11,990)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    100,153 miles
    Test number
    673954856335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass88,163 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    182105726475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn

Questions about T218 GAN

Does T218 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T218 GAN expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T218 GAN?
The MOT on T218 GAN expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T218 GAN done?
T218 GAN was recorded at 225,838 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has T218 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 GAN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T218 GAN 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 GAN find?
T218 GAN passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 14 advisories: chassis corrosion throughout; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 11 more.

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