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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T460 VSCMOT history

T460 VSC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 168,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
168,747 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T460 VSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T460 VSC was last recorded at 168,747 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2007: 80,392 miles, lower than 80,839 miles on 26 Jun 2007.

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
168,102 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
5,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,747 miles
  • 2022 – 168,102 miles
  • 2021 – 167,262 miles
  • 2020 – 165,622 miles
  • 2019 – 164,121 miles
  • 2018 – 162,812 miles
  • 2017 – 161,334 miles
  • 2016 – 160,032 miles
  • 2015 – 154,927 miles
  • 2014 – 148,622 miles
  • 2013 – 142,271 miles
  • 2012 – 131,749 miles
  • 2011 – 122,377 miles
  • 2010 – 111,483 miles
  • 2009 – 102,339 miles
  • 2008 – 91,652 miles
  • 2007 – 80,392 miles
  • 2006 – 73,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,747 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and slight play (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear chassis areas corroded and rear cross member

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Chassis very rusty especially around the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Drag link end slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play in watts linkage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,747 miles (+645)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,747 miles
    Test number
    665008032891
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and slight play (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear chassis areas corroded and rear cross member

  2. Pass168,102 miles (+15)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    607760494818
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis very rusty especially around the rear
    • AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in watts linkage
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  3. Fail168,087 miles (+825)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,087 miles
    Test number
    634166982339
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis very rusty especially around the rear
    • AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in watts linkage
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  4. Pass167,262 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,262 miles
    Test number
    706362466811
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower watts linkage joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail167,252 miles (+1,630)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,252 miles
    Test number
    896118654578
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on inner pad (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower watts linkage joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass165,622 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,622 miles
    Test number
    311470988618
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail165,622 miles (+1,501)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,622 miles
    Test number
    932517238172
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass164,121 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    741849649598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  9. Fail164,121 miles (+1,309)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    265333094610
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  10. Pass162,812 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,812 miles
    Test number
    796341483843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail162,802 miles (+1,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    477459159197
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass161,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,334 miles
    Test number
    555377467072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail161,331 miles (+1,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,331 miles
    Test number
    608287872053
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass160,032 miles (+5,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,032 miles
    Test number
    724500654342
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear offside chassis box section corroded
    • AdvisoryRear offside rebound block missing

  15. Pass154,927 miles (+211)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,927 miles
    Test number
    289750485105
    • NoteOffside+nearside outer door steps main frame corroded
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing
    • NoteRear offside+nearside chassis corroded
    • NoteSteering box damp (no visual leak detected)

  16. Fail154,716 miles (+6,094)7 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,716 miles
    Test number
    238091175497
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside+nearside outer door steps main frame corroded
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing
    • NoteRear offside+nearside chassis corroded
    • NoteSteering box damp (no visual leak detected)

  17. Pass148,622 miles (+6,351)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,622 miles
    Test number
    639242174194
    • NoteOffside+nearside outerdoor steps main frame corroded/holed
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing
    • NoteSteering box damp (no visual leak detected)

  18. Pass142,271 miles (+430)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,271 miles
    Test number
    359271503465
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePower steering box slightly damp (no visual leaks detected)
    • NoteRear offside chassis box section corroded
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing
    • NoteUnderfloor outer steps main frame corroded/holed

  19. Fail141,841 miles (+10,092)12 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,841 miles
    Test number
    675463773110
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePower steering box damp (no visual leak detected)
    • NoteRear offside chassis box section corroded
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing
    • NoteUnderfloor outer steps main frame corroded/holed

  20. Pass131,749 miles (+9,372)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    259728662498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRear offside chassis section slightly corroded
    • NoteRear offside rebound block missing

  21. Pass122,377 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,377 miles
    Test number
    236889571131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,362 miles (+10,879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,362 miles
    Test number
    599935771164
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass111,483 miles (+9,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    531402860180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass102,339 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    104624479166
    • NoteFront brake pads appear worn

  25. Fail102,332 miles (+10,680)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    463143679184
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear worn

  26. Pass91,652 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    800502878105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,644 miles (+11,252)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    562181978122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm oil seal damp

  28. Pass80,392 miles (-447)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,392 miles
    Test number
    631789277190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,839 miles (+7,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,839 miles
    Test number
    211437377153
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass73,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    211456486144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T460 VSC

Does T460 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T460 VSC expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T460 VSC?
The MOT on T460 VSC expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T460 VSC done?
T460 VSC was recorded at 168,747 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 5,565 miles a year.
Has T460 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T460 VSC has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T460 VSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T460 VSC find?
T460 VSC failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside headlamp not working on main beam, and 10 more.

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