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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 3,000 cc

T38 TAAMOT history

T38 TAA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,609 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 TAA was last recorded at 68,609 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,604 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,609 miles
  • 2023 – 68,604 miles
  • 2022 – 66,257 miles
  • 2021 – 64,858 miles
  • 2019 – 62,452 miles
  • 2018 – 62,397 miles
  • 2016 – 62,083 miles
  • 2015 – 61,494 miles
  • 2013 – 61,198 miles
  • 2012 – 59,460 miles
  • 2011 – 57,183 miles
  • 2010 – 53,938 miles
  • 2009 – 51,407 miles
  • 2008 – 47,537 miles
  • 2007 – 43,221 miles
  • 2006 – 37,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,609 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,609 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    813076472295
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,604 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    774159300275
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,257 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    438065652438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    142220628056
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail64,858 miles (+2,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    163727285285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass62,452 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    313148598561
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail62,397 miles (+314)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    148017080005
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing / bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass62,083 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    706251555198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs slightly corroded

  9. Fail62,083 miles (+589)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    410784050353
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs slightly corroded

  10. Pass61,494 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    397389645082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass61,198 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    968368403353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass59,460 miles (+2,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    339897692275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass57,183 miles (+3,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    395313391287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass53,938 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    330345090432
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail53,938 miles (+2,531)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    700265090223
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass51,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    741218689251
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail51,407 miles (+3,870)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    791688989298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass47,537 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    382904988481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,221 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    333301487253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,985 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    361297376417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight stepping on rear tyres
    • NoteStepping on front tyres & low on inner edge

Questions about T38 TAA

Does T38 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 TAA expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 TAA?
The MOT on T38 TAA expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 TAA done?
T38 TAA was recorded at 68,609 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has T38 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 TAA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T38 TAA 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 T38 TAA find?
T38 TAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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