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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T275 VBVMOT history

T275 VBV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 210,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
210,995 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 VBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 VBV was last recorded at 210,995 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,877 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,995 miles
  • 2024 – 210,877 miles
  • 2022 – 207,682 miles
  • 2021 – 202,412 miles
  • 2020 – 195,316 miles
  • 2019 – 190,001 miles
  • 2018 – 181,379 miles
  • 2017 – 175,312 miles
  • 2016 – 168,919 miles
  • 2015 – 159,211 miles
  • 2014 – 152,626 miles
  • 2013 – 147,595 miles
  • 2012 – 139,322 miles
  • 2011 – 127,771 miles
  • 2010 – 121,904 miles
  • 2009 – 115,188 miles
  • 2008 – 108,786 miles
  • 2007 – 104,453 miles
  • 2006 – 95,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,995 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,995 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,995 miles
    Test number
    877218236976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass210,877 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    210,877 miles
    Test number
    218916286351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,682 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    207,682 miles
    Test number
    365128770850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail207,320 miles (+4,908)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,320 miles
    Test number
    996475257110
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass202,412 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,412 miles
    Test number
    196430363650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass195,316 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    195,316 miles
    Test number
    116993966602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail195,262 miles (+5,261)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,262 miles
    Test number
    482914798332
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc contaminated hand brake discs contaminated with oil from out put seal. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm seizing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working in indicator lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,001 miles
    Test number
    842242573580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail190,001 miles (+8,622)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,001 miles
    Test number
    101239542265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass181,379 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    181,379 miles
    Test number
    894951459646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,312 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    175,312 miles
    Test number
    967765297345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,209 miles (+6,290)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,209 miles
    Test number
    724141203657
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play below steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass168,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    120183675850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail168,919 miles (+9,708)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    113468911325
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass159,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,211 miles
    Test number
    498175275161
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail159,211 miles (+6,585)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,211 miles
    Test number
    587295275109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass152,626 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,626 miles
    Test number
    246682414241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,621 miles (+5,026)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,621 miles
    Test number
    395621914471
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside rear upper anti roll bar link.

  19. Fail147,595 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    576001743269
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass147,595 miles (+8,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    775551743275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass139,322 miles (+11,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    139,322 miles
    Test number
    458015532209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass127,771 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    266258201220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass121,904 miles (+6,716)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    531412520216
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear axle seal leaking

  24. Pass115,188 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,188 miles
    Test number
    654638359267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,786 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    251578068291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass104,453 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    920472587297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake lever has long travel

  27. Fail104,453 miles (+364)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    371868177220
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteParking brake lever has long travel

  28. Fail104,089 miles (+8,924)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    972288347219
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth.
    • NoteLong park brake lever travel.
    • NoteSlight smear on wipers.

  29. Pass95,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    340282976401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T275 VBV

Does T275 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 VBV expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 VBV?
The MOT on T275 VBV expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 VBV done?
T275 VBV was recorded at 210,995 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has T275 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 VBV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T275 VBV 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 T275 VBV find?
T275 VBV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive.

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