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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T270 BTHMOT history

T270 BTH is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2023
Mileage
171,429 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 BTH
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 BTH was last recorded at 171,429 miles on 23 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,429 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,429 miles
  • 2020 – 163,992 miles
  • 2019 – 159,595 miles
  • 2018 – 159,410 miles
  • 2017 – 154,693 miles
  • 2016 – 147,192 miles
  • 2015 – 140,048 miles
  • 2014 – 135,477 miles
  • 2013 – 130,099 miles
  • 2012 – 125,526 miles
  • 2011 – 122,584 miles
  • 2010 – 115,010 miles
  • 2009 – 105,218 miles
  • 2008 – 91,121 miles
  • 2007 – 75,457 miles
  • 2006 – 62,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper ball joint has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    171,429 miles
    Test number
    301662653079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper ball joint has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail171,429 miles (+7,437)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,429 miles
    Test number
    879486835325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper ball joint has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass163,992 miles (+4,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,992 miles
    Test number
    726872520092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,595 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    655039728324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested.

  5. Fail159,567 miles (+157)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,567 miles
    Test number
    515837664294
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested.

  6. Pass159,410 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,410 miles
    Test number
    726492794057
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle row offside & middle seats missing not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryRear row seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  7. Fail159,387 miles (+4,694)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,387 miles
    Test number
    988896755874
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle row offside & middle seats missing not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryRear row seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  8. Pass154,693 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,693 miles
    Test number
    618103227787
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak antifreeze coolant leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak oil all around gearbox area

  9. Fail154,557 miles (+7,365)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    370005781403
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak antifreeze coolant leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak oil all around gearbox area

  10. Pass147,192 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    468168399493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,048 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,048 miles
    Test number
    116480125051
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail139,995 miles (+4,518)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,995 miles
    Test number
    987629715037
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass135,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    849615344004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,477 miles (+5,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    368285944070
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass130,099 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,099 miles
    Test number
    228113553020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail130,034 miles (+4,508)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    737949243082
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass125,526 miles (+2,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,526 miles
    Test number
    905767542085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass122,584 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    719547961081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail122,546 miles (+7,536)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,546 miles
    Test number
    168459551446
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass115,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    184669140401
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail115,010 miles (+9,792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    521099440040
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass105,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    630942749053
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail105,218 miles (+14,097)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    271861649075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear outer tail light not working

  24. Pass91,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    402609428045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,521 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    133339028031
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail91,121 miles (+15,664)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    172009128437
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass75,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    181252637496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,457 miles (+13,178)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    542651837067
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass62,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,279 miles
    Test number
    144460346008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,279 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,279 miles
    Test number
    571013536003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about T270 BTH

Does T270 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T270 BTH expired on 22 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T270 BTH?
The MOT on T270 BTH expired on 22 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T270 BTH done?
T270 BTH was recorded at 171,429 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 6,696 miles a year.
Has T270 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 BTH has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T270 BTH 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 T270 BTH find?
T270 BTH passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper ball joint has play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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