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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T229 VAPMOT history

T229 VAP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
155,108 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 VAP
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 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 VAP was last recorded at 155,108 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,091 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,108 miles
  • 2020 – 150,226 miles
  • 2019 – 147,305 miles
  • 2018 – 147,190 miles
  • 2017 – 145,047 miles
  • 2016 – 142,872 miles
  • 2015 – 139,353 miles
  • 2014 – 136,242 miles
  • 2013 – 132,332 miles
  • 2012 – 126,983 miles
  • 2011 – 122,730 miles
  • 2010 – 117,206 miles
  • 2009 – 111,935 miles
  • 2008 – 107,297 miles
  • 2007 – 100,429 miles
  • 2006 – 91,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,108 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,108 miles (+17)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    735784388104
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,091 miles (+4,865)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,091 miles
    Test number
    763428173573
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,226 miles (+2,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,226 miles
    Test number
    327565327165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass147,305 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,305 miles
    Test number
    184177992255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,190 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,190 miles
    Test number
    319596992777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,047 miles (+2,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,047 miles
    Test number
    220077210384
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken

  7. Pass142,872 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,872 miles
    Test number
    878074365244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail142,740 miles (+3,387)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,740 miles
    Test number
    170532278292
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail139,353 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,353 miles
    Test number
    526618195067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre brake light not working
    • NotePoor shape both rear tyres inner edge

  10. Pass139,353 miles (+3,111)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,353 miles
    Test number
    935478195029
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre brake light not working
    • NotePoor shape both rear tyres inner edge

  11. Pass136,242 miles (+3,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,242 miles
    Test number
    249510174092
    • NoteSmall play to o/s track rod end

  12. Pass132,332 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,332 miles
    Test number
    605180303167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,200 miles (+5,217)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,200 miles
    Test number
    538116183099
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass126,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    189366082409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail126,983 miles (+4,253)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    485936682045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass122,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    899596591029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,730 miles (+5,524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    107841391073
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass117,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    353530970049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,206 miles (+5,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    893910170071
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass111,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    604915769003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,926 miles (+4,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    564155569080
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass107,297 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    892220568080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,429 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    533034067089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,488 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    994615546049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre brake light not working

Questions about T229 VAP

Does T229 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 VAP expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 VAP?
The MOT on T229 VAP expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 VAP done?
T229 VAP was recorded at 155,108 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 4,046 miles a year.
Has T229 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 VAP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T229 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 T229 VAP find?
T229 VAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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