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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T251 BRVMOT history

T251 BRV is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
160,981 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 BRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 BRV was last recorded at 160,981 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2016: 16,799 miles, lower than 137,861 miles on 29 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,974 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
6,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,981 miles
  • 2023 – 159,974 miles
  • 2018 – 151,330 miles
  • 2017 – 144,877 miles
  • 2016 – 16,799 miles
  • 2015 – 137,861 miles
  • 2013 – 110,507 miles
  • 2012 – 95,941 miles
  • 2011 – 69,135 miles
  • 2010 – 57,290 miles
  • 2009 – 49,383 miles
  • 2008 – 45,977 miles
  • 2007 – 41,747 miles
  • 2006 – 38,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,981 miles (+1,007)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,981 miles
    Test number
    265403405610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass159,974 miles (+8,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,974 miles
    Test number
    685685655383
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,330 miles
    Test number
    677404395135
    • AdvisoryBrake pads advise check
    • AdvisoryPower steering box seaping
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll links play
    • AdvisorySeap nearside front driveshaft seal

  4. Fail151,330 miles (+6,453)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,330 miles
    Test number
    303925873895
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads advise check
    • AdvisoryPower steering box seaping
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll links play
    • AdvisorySeap nearside front driveshaft seal

  5. Pass144,877 miles (+128,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,877 miles
    Test number
    394730260695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

  6. Fail16,799 miles (-121,062)1 dangerous14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    155623063883
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure both sides (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass137,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,861 miles
    Test number
    329279545125
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail137,861 miles (+27,354)14 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,861 miles
    Test number
    719562145152
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass110,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,507 miles
    Test number
    216571973418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,507 miles (+14,566)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,507 miles
    Test number
    545721373113
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass95,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    219883472152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail95,941 miles (+26,806)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    586752072101
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    146092151175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,135 miles (+11,845)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    969962851115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass57,290 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    372051740137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    564304619174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,383 miles (+3,406)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    301560519125
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass45,977 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    690019208100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,747 miles (+3,692)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    591170717165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise All 4 tyres are perishing within tread
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass38,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    920806776023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T251 BRV

Does T251 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 BRV expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 BRV?
The MOT on T251 BRV expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 BRV done?
T251 BRV was recorded at 160,981 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 6,606 miles a year.
Has T251 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 BRV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T251 BRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 BRV find?
T251 BRV passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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