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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T283 SDVMOT history

T283 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
168,757 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 SDV was last recorded at 168,757 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 8,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,192 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,565 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,757 miles
  • 2021 – 160,192 miles
  • 2020 – 158,162 miles
  • 2019 – 157,592 miles
  • 2018 – 155,333 miles
  • 2017 – 150,822 miles
  • 2016 – 145,474 miles
  • 2015 – 141,133 miles
  • 2014 – 136,931 miles
  • 2013 – 134,021 miles
  • 2012 – 126,298 miles
  • 2011 – 122,737 miles
  • 2010 – 118,825 miles
  • 2009 – 111,667 miles
  • 2008 – 103,385 miles
  • 2007 – 95,586 miles
  • 2006 – 86,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,757 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryRear bumper bars rusty

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,757 miles (+8,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,757 miles
    Test number
    647686566336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bars rusty

  2. Pass160,192 miles (+2,030)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,192 miles
    Test number
    265746923796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached has a temperory repair (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transferebox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,162 miles (+570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,162 miles
    Test number
    215552809773
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper temporary repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 3rd row seat in stowed position seat belt not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box balance weight loose / bolt broken

  4. Pass157,592 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,592 miles
    Test number
    139437009510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,333 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,333 miles
    Test number
    127146886513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,324 miles (+4,502)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,324 miles
    Test number
    678215052211
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,822 miles (+5,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,822 miles
    Test number
    868261438279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus starting to perish/crack (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass145,474 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,474 miles
    Test number
    739567564875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,473 miles (+4,340)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    162977345178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  10. Pass141,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,133 miles
    Test number
    258613115482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail141,133 miles (+4,202)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,133 miles
    Test number
    325507405188
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass136,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    147412994414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail136,931 miles (+2,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    709792094094
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail134,021 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    297221203103
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass134,021 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    805851703157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,298 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,298 miles
    Test number
    796673102175
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass126,298 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,298 miles
    Test number
    886593702112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,737 miles
    Test number
    249578601138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail122,737 miles (+3,912)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,737 miles
    Test number
    708738801107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass118,825 miles (+7,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    102252910129
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail111,667 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    500244909162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass111,667 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    903134009115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,385 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    653658508134
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass103,385 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    910238108154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    553106207133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,586 miles (+9,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    241296807117
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail86,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    313768406145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass86,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    550268506182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 SDV

Does T283 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 SDV expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 SDV?
The MOT on T283 SDV expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 SDV done?
T283 SDV was recorded at 168,757 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has T283 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 SDV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T283 SDV 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 T283 SDV find?
T283 SDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front bumper damaged; rear bumper bars rusty.

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