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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T257 UAYMOT history

T257 UAY is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
157,231 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 UAY was last recorded at 157,231 miles on 24 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,231 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,231 miles
  • 2022 – 156,954 miles
  • 2021 – 155,672 miles
  • 2019 – 152,618 miles
  • 2018 – 148,587 miles
  • 2017 – 144,529 miles
  • 2016 – 140,520 miles
  • 2015 – 136,604 miles
  • 2014 – 128,386 miles
  • 2013 – 123,166 miles
  • 2012 – 117,764 miles
  • 2011 – 112,687 miles
  • 2010 – 105,934 miles
  • 2009 – 98,677 miles
  • 2008 – 93,778 miles
  • 2007 – 87,597 miles
  • 2006 – 80,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,231 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure winch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis not within 30cm of structural point as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,231 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    387345584612
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure winch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis not within 30cm of structural point as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,231 miles (+277)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    511463505882
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure winch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis not within 30cm of structural point as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,954 miles (+1,282)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,954 miles
    Test number
    902813013955
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,672 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,672 miles
    Test number
    331611430781
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail155,672 miles (+3,054)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,672 miles
    Test number
    301012962541
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass152,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    637737508149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail152,618 miles (+4,031)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    757688504558
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass148,587 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,587 miles
    Test number
    346801672539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion

  9. Fail148,568 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,568 miles
    Test number
    373314087817
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion

  10. Pass144,529 miles (+4,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,529 miles
    Test number
    555680434941
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis

  11. Pass140,520 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,520 miles
    Test number
    625419391912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail140,436 miles (+3,832)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,436 miles
    Test number
    695662750651
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass136,604 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,604 miles
    Test number
    649391395199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  14. Fail136,595 miles (+8,209)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,595 miles
    Test number
    688748485136
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  15. Pass128,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,386 miles
    Test number
    955440594177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,386 miles (+5,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,386 miles
    Test number
    316541684121
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass123,166 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    375629873143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,764 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    655339472154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,687 miles (+6,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    138337361153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass105,934 miles (+7,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    610456560104
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,677 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    433901829160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,778 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    332785738158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass87,597 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    404341737108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    843430136110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 UAY

Does T257 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 UAY expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 UAY?
The MOT on T257 UAY expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 UAY done?
T257 UAY was recorded at 157,231 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has T257 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 UAY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T257 UAY 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 T257 UAY find?
T257 UAY passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s; offside front electrical wiring insecure winch wiring; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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