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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T254 EVCMOT history

T254 EVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
163,777 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T254 EVC
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T254 EVC was last recorded at 163,777 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,696 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,081 miles
Average per year
5,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,777 miles
  • 2022 – 160,696 miles
  • 2021 – 157,570 miles
  • 2020 – 156,847 miles
  • 2019 – 152,969 miles
  • 2018 – 146,325 miles
  • 2017 – 141,760 miles
  • 2016 – 137,011 miles
  • 2015 – 132,530 miles
  • 2013 – 124,344 miles
  • 2012 – 118,013 miles
  • 2011 – 101,694 miles
  • 2010 – 95,767 miles
  • 2009 – 89,982 miles
  • 2008 – 83,448 miles
  • 2007 – 77,997 miles
  • 2006 – 66,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,777 miles
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted ,at the time of the testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,777 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,777 miles
    Test number
    931670360203
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted ,at the time of the test

  2. Pass160,696 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,696 miles
    Test number
    112518445447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling device, not present
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted ,at the time of the test

  3. Fail160,370 miles (+2,800)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,370 miles
    Test number
    445237500952
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock absorber ,top mounting area,holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched excessively stretches on full left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted ,at the time of the test

  4. Pass157,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,570 miles
    Test number
    406882358350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch flitch panel at ABS unit mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Fail157,570 miles (+723)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,570 miles
    Test number
    398929472368
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch flitch panel at ABS unit mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass156,847 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,847 miles
    Test number
    390692254129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,839 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    295667573763
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,969 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,969 miles
    Test number
    434559475011
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail152,921 miles (+6,596)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,921 miles
    Test number
    511574263147
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    132401884092
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail146,325 miles (+4,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    926839332209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass141,760 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,760 miles
    Test number
    503073074302
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  13. Pass137,011 miles (+4,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    836954927867
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle nearside bump stop rubber missing.

  14. Fail132,530 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    157974935415
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Pass132,530 miles (+8,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    766714135071
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass124,344 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    879102553354
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Fail124,318 miles (+6,305)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,318 miles
    Test number
    629116843321
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  18. Pass118,013 miles (+105)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    108852152390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly cracked

  19. Fail117,908 miles (+7,658)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,908 miles
    Test number
    548286642351
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly cracked

  20. Pass110,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    158320432051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,250 miles (+8,556)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    305510732004
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leaks from engine/rear wiper blade

  22. Pass101,694 miles (+5,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,694 miles
    Test number
    427746301068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteMain brake pipes at rear slightly corroded,hard to check condition of brake pipes on top of chassis legs

  23. Pass95,767 miles (+5,785)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,767 miles
    Test number
    980148900010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMain brake pipes slightly corroded,hard to check condition of pipes on top of chassis legs at rear

  24. Pass89,982 miles (+6,534)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    244780419016
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear slightly corroded,hard to check condition of pipes on top of chassis legs
    • NoteN/s outer track rod end rubber boot split

  25. Pass83,448 miles (+5,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    202231218050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass77,997 miles (+11,045)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    191873917037
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  27. Pass66,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    463253316043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T254 EVC

Does T254 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T254 EVC expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T254 EVC?
The MOT on T254 EVC expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T254 EVC done?
T254 EVC was recorded at 163,777 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 5,614 miles a year.
Has T254 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T254 EVC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T254 EVC 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 T254 EVC find?
T254 EVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: no rear seats fitted ,at the time of the test.

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