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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T477 BFXMOT history

T477 BFX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
171,201 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 BFX
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 BFX was last recorded at 171,201 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2023: 171,201 miles, lower than 171,205 miles on 4 Jan 2022.

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
171,201 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,201 miles
  • 2023 – 171,201 miles
  • 2022 – 171,205 miles
  • 2020 – 171,201 miles
  • 2019 – 170,178 miles
  • 2018 – 170,167 miles
  • 2017 – 166,190 miles
  • 2016 – 157,689 miles
  • 2015 – 155,675 miles
  • 2014 – 149,471 miles
  • 2013 – 143,681 miles
  • 2012 – 137,704 miles
  • 2011 – 132,986 miles
  • 2010 – 116,427 miles
  • 2009 – 114,789 miles
  • 2008 – 112,827 miles
  • 2007 – 111,486 miles
  • 2006 – 98,579 miles
  • 2005 – 85,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear brake discs are pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,201 miles
    Test number
    559254656779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass171,201 miles (-4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,201 miles
    Test number
    468140488751
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,205 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,205 miles
    Test number
    667221450649
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pulses slightly on decelarometer test
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant loss
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisorySlight bind passenger side front brake

  4. Fail171,205 miles (+4)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,205 miles
    Test number
    757811049255
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pulses slightly on decelarometer test
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant loss
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisorySlight bind passenger side front brake

  5. Pass171,201 miles (+1,023)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,201 miles
    Test number
    865525569551
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,178 miles
    Test number
    371031098853
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted

  7. Fail170,177 miles (+10)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    231375463415
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted

  8. Fail170,167 miles (+3,977)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,167 miles
    Test number
    805503237362
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted

  9. Pass166,190 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    166,190 miles
    Test number
    543233922072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,689 miles
    Test number
    283298768261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,689 miles (+2,014)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,689 miles
    Test number
    924315937380
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass155,675 miles (+6,204)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,675 miles
    Test number
    966811105261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass149,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    886478294150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail149,471 miles (+5,790)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    165288194130
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass143,681 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,681 miles
    Test number
    687303903236
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  16. Fail143,665 miles (+5,961)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    968270003230
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  17. Fail137,704 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,704 miles
    Test number
    686183802282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer quite corro b ut not leaking.ded
    • NoteOff side rear drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly,but nowhere near brake disc at this time.

  18. Pass137,704 miles (+4,718)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    137,704 miles
    Test number
    759603402228
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer quite corro b ut not leaking.ded
    • NoteOff side rear drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly,but nowhere near brake disc at this time.

  19. Pass132,986 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,986 miles
    Test number
    329636601420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,976 miles (+16,549)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,976 miles
    Test number
    907521001210
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass116,427 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    102317580148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail114,789 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    181462309262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass114,789 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    724482809215
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass112,827 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    280219888154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,486 miles (+12,907)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    111,486 miles
    Test number
    890703287152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    98,579 miles
    Test number
    842181886118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,579 miles (+13,517)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,579 miles
    Test number
    711050886185
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSTEERING BOX DAMP AROUND LOWER SEAL , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  28. Pass85,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    264138085106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,062 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    202888985187
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone chip in swept area †pads low †tyreslow

Questions about T477 BFX

Does T477 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 BFX expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 BFX?
The MOT on T477 BFX expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 BFX done?
T477 BFX was recorded at 171,201 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 4,649 miles a year.
Has T477 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 BFX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T477 BFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T477 BFX find?
T477 BFX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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