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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T479 AFCMOT history

T479 AFC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,719 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 AFC was last recorded at 175,719 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,950 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,719 miles
  • 2025 – 174,950 miles
  • 2023 – 173,551 miles
  • 2022 – 171,486 miles
  • 2021 – 167,156 miles
  • 2020 – 165,051 miles
  • 2019 – 162,491 miles
  • 2018 – 157,648 miles
  • 2017 – 154,798 miles
  • 2015 – 148,067 miles
  • 2014 – 141,737 miles
  • 2013 – 134,098 miles
  • 2012 – 128,148 miles
  • 2011 – 119,276 miles
  • 2010 – 108,547 miles
  • 2009 – 100,049 miles
  • 2008 – 92,804 miles
  • 2007 – 85,234 miles
  • 2006 – 77,448 miles
  • 2005 – 69,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front body mountings

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,719 miles (+769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,719 miles
    Test number
    612444587289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front body mountings

  2. Pass174,950 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,950 miles
    Test number
    272755066428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass173,551 miles (+2,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    876678249485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded but outside 30cm of any load bearing points steering suspension and brakes and not cosidered structual
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass171,486 miles (+4,330)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,486 miles
    Test number
    756982777712
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass167,156 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    495544486650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,051 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,051 miles
    Test number
    194931440856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,491 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,491 miles
    Test number
    692378437766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass157,648 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,648 miles
    Test number
    443537140007
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass154,798 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,798 miles
    Test number
    958040139667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,067 miles (+6,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,067 miles
    Test number
    737403860512
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  11. Pass141,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    268136494205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail141,737 miles (+7,639)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    528886394227
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass134,098 miles (+5,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,098 miles
    Test number
    309851903341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass128,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    309564582422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail128,148 miles (+8,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    145164682205
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    157141891223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,276 miles (+10,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    656671291229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass108,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    331145080232
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

  19. Fail108,547 miles (+8,498)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    943695480253
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

  20. Pass100,049 miles (+7,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    370786789443
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Pass92,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    474328688277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,803 miles (+7,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    353468388200
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail85,234 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    643749587207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass85,234 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    853719287262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,448 miles (+8,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    134010196249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    171467785233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T479 AFC

Does T479 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 AFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T479 AFC?
The MOT on T479 AFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T479 AFC done?
T479 AFC was recorded at 175,719 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has T479 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 AFC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T479 AFC 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 T479 AFC find?
T479 AFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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