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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T461 VHUMOT history

T461 VHU is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
159,977 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T461 VHU was last recorded at 159,977 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,805 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,172 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,977 miles
  • 2019 – 156,627 miles
  • 2018 – 152,181 miles
  • 2016 – 145,264 miles
  • 2015 – 144,079 miles
  • 2014 – 140,744 miles
  • 2013 – 136,576 miles
  • 2012 – 132,766 miles
  • 2011 – 128,077 miles
  • 2010 – 126,013 miles
  • 2009 – 119,042 miles
  • 2008 – 113,646 miles
  • 2006 – 96,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,977 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missing

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,977 miles (+2,172)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,977 miles
    Test number
    280581527411
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missing

  2. Pass157,805 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,805 miles
    Test number
    927403789207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,791 miles (+1,164)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    490209616252
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,627 miles
    Test number
    939547535121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,627 miles (+4,446)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,627 miles
    Test number
    119316525562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,181 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    565949482343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,109 miles (+4,269)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,109 miles
    Test number
    644615834894
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,840 miles (+2,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,840 miles
    Test number
    663515514646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass145,264 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    751814948610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    427016167378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail144,079 miles (+3,335)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    228491421171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass140,744 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,744 miles
    Test number
    866053134260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,576 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    639769423207
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass136,576 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    866219423223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,766 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    767895732219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    306440811434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,077 miles (+2,064)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    346490311232
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass126,013 miles (+6,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    331393020231
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  19. Pass119,042 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,042 miles
    Test number
    150807029181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail119,041 miles (+5,395)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    171116329137
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass113,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    830431348114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,646 miles (+17,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    213301648198
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass96,265 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,265 miles
    Test number
    771319376154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,163 miles4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    624030276170
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides front inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteCenter exhaust joint rusted
    • NoteNearside front outer track rod end worn tom excess

Questions about T461 VHU

Does T461 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T461 VHU expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T461 VHU?
The MOT on T461 VHU expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T461 VHU done?
T461 VHU was recorded at 159,977 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has T461 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 VHU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T461 VHU 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 T461 VHU find?
T461 VHU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 6 more.

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