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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T251 VVWMOT history

T251 VVW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
162,199 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 VVW was last recorded at 162,199 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,758 miles · 20 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
441 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,199 miles
  • 2020 – 161,758 miles
  • 2018 – 161,120 miles
  • 2017 – 158,740 miles
  • 2016 – 154,201 miles
  • 2015 – 150,665 miles
  • 2014 – 147,037 miles
  • 2013 – 141,901 miles
  • 2012 – 136,554 miles
  • 2011 – 129,368 miles
  • 2010 – 121,431 miles
  • 2009 – 116,612 miles
  • 2008 – 108,797 miles
  • 2007 – 100,818 miles
  • 2006 – 92,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front damaged bumper
  • AdvisoryBack step corroded
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner flich panel corroded and holed by abs unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,199 miles (+441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,199 miles
    Test number
    455617706630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damaged bumper
    • AdvisoryBack step corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  2. Pass161,758 miles (+638)6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,758 miles
    Test number
    173651777958
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion to front of vehicle but not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,120 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,120 miles
    Test number
    776879608543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner flich panel corroded and holed by abs unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,118 miles (+2,378)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,118 miles
    Test number
    134225144400
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at the back of engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner flich panel corroded and holed by abs unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,740 miles (+382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,740 miles
    Test number
    770430246896
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail158,358 miles (+4,157)14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,358 miles
    Test number
    992257576033
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking abs pump /unit (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass154,201 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,201 miles
    Test number
    285936595031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion shock top corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner n/s o/s tyres splitting
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail154,185 miles (+3,520)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,185 miles
    Test number
    155548646129
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion shock top corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner n/s o/s tyres splitting
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass150,665 miles (+3,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    229109506631
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  10. Pass147,037 miles (+48)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    549948854253
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail146,989 miles (+5,088)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,989 miles
    Test number
    637936644237
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail141,901 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    305825453449
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass141,901 miles (+5,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    375755653271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass136,554 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    136,554 miles
    Test number
    267516552241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,368 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,368 miles
    Test number
    639666961147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail129,362 miles (+7,931)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,362 miles
    Test number
    146156761195
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass121,431 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,431 miles
    Test number
    663904610047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,612 miles (+65)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    640294339011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail116,547 miles (+7,750)10 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    944950129054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMajor oil leak!
    • NoteTraction control light on

  20. Pass108,797 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    600081828007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,818 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    131598117088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,726 miles (+8,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    693992517009
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  23. Pass92,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    630274506072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,098 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    930234506055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T251 VVW

Does T251 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 VVW expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 VVW?
The MOT on T251 VVW expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 VVW done?
T251 VVW was recorded at 162,199 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has T251 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 VVW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T251 VVW 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 T251 VVW find?
T251 VVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front damaged bumper; back step corroded; chassis corroded.

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