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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T46 TAAMOT history

T46 TAA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,177 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 TAA
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 TAA was last recorded at 148,177 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2025: 136,251 miles, lower than 157,866 miles on 26 Oct 2023.

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
148,153 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,177 miles
  • 2025 – 136,251 miles
  • 2023 – 157,866 miles
  • 2022 – 156,283 miles
  • 2020 – 153,663 miles
  • 2018 – 142,533 miles
  • 2017 – 131,729 miles
  • 2016 – 123,689 miles
  • 2015 – 123,568 miles
  • 2014 – 116,062 miles
  • 2013 – 109,337 miles
  • 2012 – 103,336 miles
  • 2011 – 92,654 miles
  • 2010 – 87,013 miles
  • 2009 – 78,185 miles
  • 2008 – 71,063 miles
  • 2007 – 65,019 miles
  • 2006 – 57,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,177 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front axle and suspension very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,177 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    299335039599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,153 miles (+11,902)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,153 miles
    Test number
    142642040414
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,251 miles (-21,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    453287274570
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass157,866 miles (+1,583)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,866 miles
    Test number
    483862802003
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass156,283 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    660351288120
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail156,283 miles (+2,620)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    144973968702
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass153,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,663 miles
    Test number
    888930650836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,663 miles (+11,130)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,663 miles
    Test number
    302549329928
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,533 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    928057833629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,729 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,729 miles
    Test number
    994107361222
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis welded

  11. Fail131,728 miles (+8,039)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    612285812380
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings #1 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings #2 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings #1 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings #2 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  12. Pass123,689 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,689 miles
    Test number
    698291813542
    • AdvisoryFront axle and suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective devoid of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis heavily undersealed

  13. Fail123,628 miles (+60)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,628 miles
    Test number
    277522456891
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront axle and suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective devoid of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis heavily undersealed

  14. Fail123,568 miles (+7,506)8 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,568 miles
    Test number
    675980195088
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside side step rusted/holed and likley to fail
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear chassis heavily rusted

  15. Pass116,062 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    429303494019
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass109,337 miles (+6,001)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,337 miles
    Test number
    229706433004
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to location of braked pipes
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle wax oiled

  17. Pass103,336 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    109877032454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,327 miles (+10,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    125424532484
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass92,654 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    227916721092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slioghtly worn
    • NoteVehicle chassi correded from front to rear both offside and nearside

  20. Fail92,654 miles (+5,641)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    229886621091
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slioghtly worn
    • NoteVehicle chassi correded from front to rear both offside and nearside

  21. Pass87,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    892236070005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,013 miles (+8,828)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    883606970076
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass78,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    692785269068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail78,185 miles (+7,122)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    192094569096
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    102122378004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,063 miles (+6,044)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    191152978438
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass65,019 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    590513157031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    100512366484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 TAA

Does T46 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 TAA is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 TAA?
The MOT on T46 TAA is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 TAA done?
T46 TAA was recorded at 148,177 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has T46 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 TAA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T46 TAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T46 TAA find?
T46 TAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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