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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T280 AJBMOT history

T280 AJB is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,040 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 AJB was last recorded at 133,040 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,241 miles · 14 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
799 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,040 miles
  • 2020 – 132,241 miles
  • 2019 – 131,969 miles
  • 2018 – 131,422 miles
  • 2017 – 130,190 miles
  • 2016 – 127,485 miles
  • 2015 – 124,421 miles
  • 2014 – 121,449 miles
  • 2013 – 116,950 miles
  • 2012 – 112,266 miles
  • 2011 – 106,016 miles
  • 2010 – 98,995 miles
  • 2009 – 88,872 miles
  • 2008 – 84,554 miles
  • 2007 – 81,232 miles
  • 2006 – 76,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar ram damp

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 slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear chassis corroded near to towbar mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Front of engine area (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering operation slightly rough/noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,040 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,040 miles
    Test number
    340355636940
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar ram damp

  2. Fail133,040 miles (+799)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,040 miles
    Test number
    136592017796
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar ram damp

  3. Pass132,241 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    835578292920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded near to towbar mount

  4. Fail132,240 miles (+271)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    292278573601
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded near to towbar mount

  5. Pass131,969 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,969 miles
    Test number
    393926819794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,422 miles (+1,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,422 miles
    Test number
    291831158578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,190 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    798630013034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,176 miles (+2,691)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    183441066883
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake pads look brittle and are starting to crumble.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar damper boot split and letting in water and dirt.

  9. Pass127,485 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,485 miles
    Test number
    382981227909
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Front of engine area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering operation slightly rough/noisy

  10. Fail127,484 miles (+3,063)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    986744233309
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Rear of engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrive mode warning lights illuminated
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Front of engine area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering operation slightly rough/noisy

  11. Pass124,421 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,421 miles
    Test number
    268698415401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,392 miles (+2,943)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    317252515128
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass121,449 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    939245914183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,950 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    768667273013
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Fail116,905 miles (+4,639)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,905 miles
    Test number
    105344473072
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass112,266 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    196849772449
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail112,266 miles (+6,250)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    356726772005
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass106,016 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,016 miles
    Test number
    595013671036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,995 miles (+10,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    183746570447
    • NoteSigns of light surface corrosion rear chassis area.

  20. Pass88,872 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    134208769011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,554 miles (+3,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    271144818475
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

  22. Pass81,232 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    173257317147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    493214266285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 AJB

Does T280 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 AJB expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 AJB?
The MOT on T280 AJB expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 AJB done?
T280 AJB was recorded at 133,040 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has T280 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 AJB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T280 AJB 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 T280 AJB find?
T280 AJB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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