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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T281 LBCMOT history

T281 LBC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
59,403 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 LBC
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 LBC was last recorded at 59,403 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2014: 20,723 miles, lower than 188,384 miles on 16 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,893 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,403 miles
  • 2021 – 56,893 miles
  • 2019 – 55,303 miles
  • 2018 – 49,798 miles
  • 2016 – 40,018 miles
  • 2015 – 30,005 miles
  • 2014 – 20,723 miles
  • 2012 – 188,384 miles
  • 2011 – 179,381 miles
  • 2010 – 169,753 miles
  • 2009 – 160,412 miles
  • 2008 – 150,739 miles
  • 2007 – 142,165 miles
  • 2006 – 132,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,403 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,403 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    607145717909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,893 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    765048401445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  3. Pass55,303 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    933901157455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,798 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    886993849547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,018 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    965152041971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,005 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    367151035113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    418251724189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,723 miles (-167,661)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    239624114134
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

  9. Pass188,384 miles (+9,003)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    188,384 miles
    Test number
    669430492236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteWear discs

  10. Pass179,381 miles (+9,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    299902291214
    • NoteWear discs

  11. Fail169,753 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,753 miles
    Test number
    431557950294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  12. Pass169,753 miles (+288)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    169,753 miles
    Test number
    893107750211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  13. Fail169,465 miles (+9,053)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,465 miles
    Test number
    394334440433
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass160,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    642175699162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,412 miles (+9,673)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    862985599122
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass150,739 miles (+8,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    150,739 miles
    Test number
    232007178150
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass142,165 miles (+9,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    350539377176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass132,741 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    132,741 miles
    Test number
    664220686158
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T281 LBC

Does T281 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 LBC expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 LBC?
The MOT on T281 LBC expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 LBC done?
T281 LBC was recorded at 59,403 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024.
Has T281 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 LBC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on T281 LBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T281 LBC find?
T281 LBC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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