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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T230 VAPMOT history

T230 VAP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,098 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 VAP was last recorded at 189,098 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,277 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,821 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,098 miles
  • 2024 – 184,277 miles
  • 2023 – 173,494 miles
  • 2022 – 167,930 miles
  • 2021 – 164,208 miles
  • 2020 – 160,257 miles
  • 2019 – 155,024 miles
  • 2018 – 148,339 miles
  • 2017 – 142,007 miles
  • 2016 – 140,420 miles
  • 2015 – 139,032 miles
  • 2014 – 137,305 miles
  • 2013 – 135,416 miles
  • 2012 – 131,016 miles
  • 2010 – 119,552 miles
  • 2009 – 108,177 miles
  • 2008 – 94,543 miles
  • 2007 – 86,823 miles
  • 2006 – 74,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,098 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s upper and lower ball joints

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,098 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,098 miles
    Test number
    460400761255
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s upper and lower ball joints

  2. Pass184,277 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,277 miles
    Test number
    878114369360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,244 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    131559192637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,494 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,494 miles
    Test number
    182007121406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,930 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,930 miles
    Test number
    169194393832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,208 miles (+3,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,208 miles
    Test number
    614597145336
    • AdvisoryCrack in drivers side of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass160,257 miles (+5,233)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    619162297184
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,024 miles (+6,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,024 miles
    Test number
    859017336974
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but effort ok
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Cracked .Not effecting drivers view

  9. Pass148,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,339 miles
    Test number
    307076714144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,339 miles (+332)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,339 miles
    Test number
    704569020461
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass142,007 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    782504710482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,420 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,420 miles
    Test number
    706801500797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,032 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    888497125037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,025 miles (+1,720)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    287113215000
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass137,305 miles (+1,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    105087914090
    • NoteN/s/f axle seal leaking

  16. Pass135,416 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    339208313024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,016 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,016 miles
    Test number
    118901622015
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail131,015 miles (+11,463)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,015 miles
    Test number
    747770122032
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass119,552 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    322745980264
    • NoteNsf hub seal leaking

  20. Fail119,552 miles (+11,375)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    560345980215
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNsf hub seal leaking

  21. Pass108,177 miles (+13,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,177 miles
    Test number
    612317669214
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass94,543 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    122395788025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside covered with oil

  23. Fail94,543 miles (+7,720)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    571925388033
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside covered with oil

  24. Pass86,823 miles (+11,886)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    744502977087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    431287636097
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T230 VAP

Does T230 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 VAP is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T230 VAP?
The MOT on T230 VAP is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T230 VAP done?
T230 VAP was recorded at 189,098 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has T230 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 VAP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T230 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 T230 VAP find?
T230 VAP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in n/s upper and lower ball joints.

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