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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T404 BDVMOT history

T404 BDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,231 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T404 BDV
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
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 BDV was last recorded at 140,231 miles on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2024: 140,231 miles, lower than 223,610 miles on 1 Oct 2018.

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
223,610 miles · 1 Oct 2018
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,231 miles
  • 2018 – 223,610 miles
  • 2017 – 215,729 miles
  • 2016 – 204,906 miles
  • 2015 – 192,440 miles
  • 2014 – 180,637 miles
  • 2013 – 169,087 miles
  • 2012 – 160,523 miles
  • 2011 – 152,280 miles
  • 2010 – 138,986 miles
  • 2009 – 123,554 miles
  • 2008 – 112,509 miles
  • 2007 – 99,337 miles
  • 2005 – 84,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,231 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryHand brake lever is high

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,231 miles (-83,379)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,231 miles
    Test number
    126959880217
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever is high

  2. Pass223,610 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,610 miles
    Test number
    451822031756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,729 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    215,729 miles
    Test number
    795123146187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail215,714 miles (+10,808)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,714 miles
    Test number
    264568620928
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  5. Pass204,906 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    204,906 miles
    Test number
    470070384883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail204,830 miles (+12,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,830 miles
    Test number
    767599760420
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass192,440 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    192,440 miles
    Test number
    269785635157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to equipment faliure

  8. Fail192,418 miles (+11,781)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,418 miles
    Test number
    408525335175
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to equipment faliure

  9. Pass180,637 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    180,637 miles
    Test number
    908376534175
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail180,619 miles (+11,532)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,619 miles
    Test number
    709595134144
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass169,087 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    169,087 miles
    Test number
    356317103184
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  12. Fail169,068 miles (+8,545)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,068 miles
    Test number
    929716903125
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass160,523 miles (+8,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    160,523 miles
    Test number
    689400132124
    • NoteOffside (drop arm) Ball joint has play

  14. Pass152,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    388230841005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,280 miles (+13,294)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    877658331097
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail138,986 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    452612430096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  17. Pass138,986 miles (+15,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    861912830037
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  18. Pass123,554 miles (+11,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    541241339046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,509 miles (+44)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    473572138059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHand brake comes up high

  20. Fail112,465 miles (+13,128)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    573360438087
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHand brake comes up high

  21. Pass99,337 miles (+15,091)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    661562107026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    84,246 miles
    Test number
    144903155381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T404 BDV

Does T404 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T404 BDV expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T404 BDV?
The MOT on T404 BDV expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T404 BDV done?
T404 BDV was recorded at 140,231 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has T404 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 BDV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T404 BDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T404 BDV find?
T404 BDV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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