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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T281 AJBMOT history

T281 AJB is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
215,369 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 AJB was last recorded at 215,369 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,124 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
8,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,369 miles
  • 2021 – 215,124 miles
  • 2019 – 215,077 miles
  • 2018 – 209,297 miles
  • 2016 – 173,071 miles
  • 2015 – 163,910 miles
  • 2014 – 148,066 miles
  • 2012 – 134,243 miles
  • 2011 – 122,591 miles
  • 2010 – 107,824 miles
  • 2009 – 101,144 miles
  • 2008 – 93,750 miles
  • 2007 – 85,288 miles
  • 2006 – 79,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,369 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion under body

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front number plate has slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,369 miles (+245)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    215,369 miles
    Test number
    457580183612
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion under body

  2. Pass215,124 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    215,124 miles
    Test number
    657946417366
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody

  3. Fail215,124 miles (+47)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,124 miles
    Test number
    943521720504
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody

  4. Pass215,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    215,077 miles
    Test number
    520267154411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail215,077 miles (+5,780)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,077 miles
    Test number
    924375009472
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass209,297 miles (+36,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    209,297 miles
    Test number
    959302581059
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass173,071 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    173,071 miles
    Test number
    985324835683
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGear box has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close load door (6.2.B.2)

  8. Fail173,071 miles (+9,161)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,071 miles
    Test number
    196516922342
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGear box has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close load door (6.2.B.2)

  9. Pass163,910 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,910 miles
    Test number
    433844998279
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to under side of vehicle

  10. Pass160,224 miles (+40)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    160,224 miles
    Test number
    855792325035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear fog lamp lens is damaged

  11. Fail160,184 miles (+12,118)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,184 miles
    Test number
    928591725071
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear fog lamp lens is damaged

  12. Pass148,066 miles (+13,823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,066 miles
    Test number
    608231824097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass134,243 miles (+11,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,243 miles
    Test number
    399860222304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass122,591 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,591 miles
    Test number
    785912371261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,579 miles (+14,755)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    746720171221
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Fail107,824 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    212408260094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass107,824 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    470008260038
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass101,144 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,144 miles
    Test number
    832707079074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,013 miles (+7,263)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    884450679067
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  20. Pass93,750 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    490746068008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,288 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    973285567013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    344599066028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 AJB

Does T281 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 AJB expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 AJB?
The MOT on T281 AJB expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 AJB done?
T281 AJB was recorded at 215,369 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 8,571 miles a year.
Has T281 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 AJB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 AJB find?
T281 AJB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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