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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T279 OADMOT history

T279 OAD is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 260,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
260,534 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 OAD
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 OAD was last recorded at 260,534 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,755 miles · 3 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
7,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,534 miles
  • 2025 – 255,755 miles
  • 2024 – 251,157 miles
  • 2023 – 246,813 miles
  • 2022 – 242,713 miles
  • 2021 – 237,971 miles
  • 2020 – 233,886 miles
  • 2019 – 233,868 miles
  • 2018 – 229,472 miles
  • 2017 – 226,767 miles
  • 2016 – 222,720 miles
  • 2015 – 218,038 miles
  • 2014 – 210,815 miles
  • 2013 – 201,323 miles
  • 2012 – 190,594 miles
  • 2011 – 180,585 miles
  • 2010 – 169,747 miles
  • 2009 – 159,461 miles
  • 2008 – 148,784 miles
  • 2007 – 137,051 miles
  • 2006 – 123,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,534 miles
  • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/r bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,534 miles (+4,779)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    260,534 miles
    Test number
    727930307239
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass255,755 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    255,755 miles
    Test number
    483512412769
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail255,755 miles (+4,598)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,755 miles
    Test number
    506891551864
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass251,157 miles (+4,344)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    251,157 miles
    Test number
    697708233676
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass246,813 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    246,813 miles
    Test number
    690051882137
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail246,809 miles (+4,096)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,809 miles
    Test number
    381995307087
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass242,713 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    242,713 miles
    Test number
    380481259709
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass237,971 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    237,971 miles
    Test number
    824238576456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass233,886 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    233,886 miles
    Test number
    818910745090
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Fail233,868 miles (+4,396)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,868 miles
    Test number
    995512896150
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass229,472 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    229,472 miles
    Test number
    262920895115
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass226,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    226,767 miles
    Test number
    976772857392
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail226,767 miles (+4,047)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,767 miles
    Test number
    658518058671
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass222,720 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    222,720 miles
    Test number
    622353113666
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  15. Fail222,718 miles (+4,680)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,718 miles
    Test number
    442988320820
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anit roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  16. Pass218,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    218,038 miles
    Test number
    671768274798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail218,038 miles (+7,223)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,038 miles
    Test number
    387329963608
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass210,815 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    210,815 miles
    Test number
    378538144487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail210,813 miles (+9,490)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,813 miles
    Test number
    165248744258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass201,323 miles (+19)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    201,323 miles
    Test number
    165871953216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f hub oil seal slight leak

  21. Fail201,304 miles (+10,710)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,304 miles
    Test number
    386249443232
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f hub oil seal slight leak

  22. Pass190,594 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    190,594 miles
    Test number
    158109142298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail190,594 miles (+10,009)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,594 miles
    Test number
    485369542279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass180,585 miles (+10,838)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    180,585 miles
    Test number
    548728441216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil
    • NoteEngine leaking oil

  25. Pass169,747 miles (+10,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    169,747 miles
    Test number
    963653830232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail159,461 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    352557949410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass159,461 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    950207849268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass148,784 miles (+11,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    148,784 miles
    Test number
    861582928249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass137,051 miles (+13,902)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    137,051 miles
    Test number
    261443627289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail123,149 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    412935916235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass123,149 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    722855516214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass114,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    114,022 miles
    Test number
    161283756049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T279 OAD

Does T279 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 OAD is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 OAD?
The MOT on T279 OAD is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 OAD done?
T279 OAD was recorded at 260,534 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,167 miles a year.
Has T279 OAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 OAD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T279 OAD 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 T279 OAD find?
T279 OAD passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: front steering box leaking oil.

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