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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T297 VHOMOT history

T297 VHO is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 254,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
254,894 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 VHO was last recorded at 254,894 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 82,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,696 miles · 24 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
82,198 miles
Average per year
8,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,894 miles
  • 2018 – 172,696 miles
  • 2017 – 147,977 miles
  • 2016 – 141,995 miles
  • 2015 – 136,480 miles
  • 2014 – 129,592 miles
  • 2013 – 121,192 miles
  • 2012 – 112,897 miles
  • 2011 – 104,981 miles
  • 2010 – 99,782 miles
  • 2009 – 98,334 miles
  • 2008 – 92,648 miles
  • 2007 – 88,646 miles
  • 2006 – 86,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,894 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,894 miles (+82,198)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    254,894 miles
    Test number
    963244754394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,696 miles (+24,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,696 miles
    Test number
    620875199544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,977 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    759958909021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,995 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,995 miles
    Test number
    983243144996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,966 miles (+5,486)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,966 miles
    Test number
    556378373380
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass136,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,480 miles
    Test number
    597641645184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail136,480 miles (+6,888)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,480 miles
    Test number
    627311945123
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass129,592 miles (+8,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    397762734116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass121,192 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    295508833188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    935326842107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail112,897 miles (+7,916)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    276665242130
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass104,981 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    767237481010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,782 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    454453680025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,334 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    171979779496
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,334 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    490789879061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    143509088095
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass92,648 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    534949488073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,646 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    484572197050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,371 miles
    Test number
    731370296024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 VHO

Does T297 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T297 VHO is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T297 VHO?
The MOT on T297 VHO is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T297 VHO done?
T297 VHO was recorded at 254,894 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
Has T297 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 VHO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T297 VHO 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 T297 VHO find?
T297 VHO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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