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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T278 UUFMOT history

T278 UUF is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 259,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
259,402 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 UUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 UUF was last recorded at 259,402 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 5,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,322 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,080 miles
Average per year
10,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 259,402 miles
  • 2023 – 254,322 miles
  • 2022 – 240,186 miles
  • 2021 – 229,847 miles
  • 2020 – 222,844 miles
  • 2018 – 202,959 miles
  • 2017 – 194,173 miles
  • 2015 – 185,414 miles
  • 2014 – 174,202 miles
  • 2013 – 127,616 miles
  • 2012 – 114,772 miles
  • 2011 – 112,754 miles
  • 2010 – 108,981 miles
  • 2009 – 104,472 miles
  • 2008 – 98,909 miles
  • 2007 – 91,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,402 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis starting to rust

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front temporary repairs made to damaged bumper - no sharp edges at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Both rear suspension bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,402 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    259,402 miles
    Test number
    332670092697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis starting to rust

  2. Pass254,322 miles (+14,136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    254,322 miles
    Test number
    285156502811
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass240,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    240,186 miles
    Test number
    471209246193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail240,186 miles (+10,339)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,186 miles
    Test number
    318458046979
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass229,847 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    229,847 miles
    Test number
    712851397500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass222,844 miles (+19,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    222,844 miles
    Test number
    742383391570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass202,959 miles (+10)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    202,959 miles
    Test number
    445935473215
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure only one fixing screw securing lamp (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and slight scratching at edge of nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar damper dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front temporary repairs made to damaged bumper - no sharp edges at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible rust & several repairs have been made - no holes visible at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail202,949 miles (+8,776)8 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,949 miles
    Test number
    891500452639
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour nearside & offside lamps emit different coloured lights not in accordance with requirements (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to flexible hose along top of nearside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. mechanism broken under seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips & slight scratching at edge of nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Temporary repairs made to damaged bumper - no sharp edges at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible rust & several repairs have been made - no holes at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass194,173 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    194,173 miles
    Test number
    116969423421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass185,414 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    185,414 miles
    Test number
    497689617980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail185,410 miles (+11,208)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,410 miles
    Test number
    918906711644
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking On engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass174,202 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    174,202 miles
    Test number
    398002584409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail174,182 miles (+46,566)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,182 miles
    Test number
    437201584235
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside foglamp shows a white light to the rear

  14. Pass127,616 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,616 miles
    Test number
    495782783218
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail127,608 miles (+12,836)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,608 miles
    Test number
    277145673293
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass114,772 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    745833882255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail114,772 miles (+2,018)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    169673682202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass112,754 miles (+3,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    297923181277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass108,981 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    984375680208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    391625589233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,472 miles (+5,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    151009979270
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass98,909 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    323287288292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    383324987469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T278 UUF

Does T278 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 UUF expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 UUF?
The MOT on T278 UUF expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 UUF done?
T278 UUF was recorded at 259,402 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 10,221 miles a year.
Has T278 UUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 UUF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 UUF 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 T278 UUF find?
T278 UUF passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear chassis starting to rust.

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