
Land Rover Discovery
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T479 SDVMOT history
T479 SDV is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 211,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 211,989 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T479 SDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T479 SDV was last recorded at 211,989 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 211,985 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,989 miles
- 2024 – 200,654 miles
- 2023 – 195,194 miles
- 2022 – 190,303 miles
- 2021 – 181,748 miles
- 2019 – 173,481 miles
- 2018 – 171,632 miles
- 2017 – 166,821 miles
- 2016 – 162,347 miles
- 2015 – 157,754 miles
- 2014 – 152,059 miles
- 2012 – 152,024 miles
- 2011 – 146,670 miles
- 2010 – 138,759 miles
- 2009 – 133,821 miles
- 2008 – 127,870 miles
- 2007 – 122,728 miles
- 2006 – 116,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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, 2019–2022
Front cross member / bumper support excessively corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear body mount, inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,989 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 211,989 miles
- Test number
- 434210662826
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail211,985 miles (+11,331)1 dangerous11 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,985 miles
- Test number
- 613352149587
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to missing brake pad (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting frontmost (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass200,654 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 200,654 miles
- Test number
- 999735368676
- AdvisoryFront cross member / bumper support excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount, inner wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail200,650 miles (+5,456)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,650 miles
- Test number
- 749128749966
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront cross member / bumper support excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount, inner wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass195,194 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 195,194 miles
- Test number
- 510486181374
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail195,189 miles (+4,886)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,189 miles
- Test number
- 449034859404
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror has a temporary repair
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass190,303 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 190,303 miles
- Test number
- 614027397959
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail190,299 miles (+8,551)8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,299 miles
- Test number
- 560399784548
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass181,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 181,748 miles
- Test number
- 987350631501
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 329115340655
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail181,709 miles (+8,228)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,709 miles
- Test number
- 358692697474
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip pad worn
- AdvisoryN/s/f side marker light n/w
Pass173,481 miles (+1,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 173,481 miles
- Test number
- 483468542549
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight under-body corrosion
Pass171,632 miles (+4,811)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 171,632 miles
- Test number
- 671501127842
- AdvisoryFront rollbar ram boot deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront cross-member removed at time of test
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corossion
Pass166,821 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 166,821 miles
- Test number
- 248134814894
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass162,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 162,347 miles
- Test number
- 639738379179
- AdvisoryRear chassis general surface corosion
- AdvisoryOil leak around handbrake drum
Fail162,347 miles (+4,593)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,347 miles
- Test number
- 903383269708
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , 2#holes (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear chassis general surface corosion
- AdvisoryOil leak around handbrake drum
Pass157,754 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 157,754 miles
- Test number
- 329692895047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,747 miles (+5,688)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,747 miles
- Test number
- 568404385016
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass152,059 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 152,059 miles
- Test number
- 996062924025
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass152,024 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 152,024 miles
- Test number
- 648590622334
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail152,000 miles (+5,330)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,000 miles
- Test number
- 506343602373
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteTransfer box/ transfer brake has a slight oil leak
Pass146,670 miles (+7,911)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 146,670 miles
- Test number
- 659946021305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,759 miles (+4,938)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 138,759 miles
- Test number
- 271969820396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,821 miles (+5,951)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 133,821 miles
- Test number
- 312481529355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,870 miles (+77)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 127,870 miles
- Test number
- 823872818357
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail127,793 miles (+5,065)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,793 miles
- Test number
- 380566298427
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass122,728 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 122,728 miles
- Test number
- 334983807395
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail122,727 miles (+6,249)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,727 miles
- Test number
- 604152807304
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass116,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 116,478 miles
- Test number
- 700924706308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T479 SDV
- Does T479 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T479 SDV expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T479 SDV?
- The MOT on T479 SDV expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T479 SDV done?
- T479 SDV was recorded at 211,989 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
- Has T479 SDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T479 SDV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T479 SDV 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 SDV find?
- T479 SDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tower, and 6 more.
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