
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T480 BFXMOT history
T480 BFX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 158,132 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T480 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
- 28 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T480 BFX was last recorded at 158,132 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,292 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,840 miles
- Average per year
- 5,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,132 miles
- 2025 – 150,292 miles
- 2024 – 143,759 miles
- 2023 – 136,208 miles
- 2022 – 131,616 miles
- 2021 – 124,241 miles
- 2020 – 117,708 miles
- 2019 – 110,064 miles
- 2018 – 103,882 miles
- 2017 – 95,854 miles
- 2016 – 88,512 miles
- 2015 – 79,284 miles
- 2014 – 70,829 miles
- 2013 – 67,656 miles
- 2012 – 65,744 miles
- 2011 – 63,060 miles
- 2010 – 59,350 miles
- 2009 – 56,625 miles
- 2008 – 52,956 miles
- 2006 – 38,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under sideRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,132 miles (+7,840)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 158,132 miles
- Test number
- 244649762679
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass150,292 miles (+291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 150,292 miles
- Test number
- 156095121901
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Fail150,001 miles (+6,242)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,001 miles
- Test number
- 706963933749
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass143,759 miles (+103)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 143,759 miles
- Test number
- 610592152188
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to vehicle underside.
Fail143,656 miles (+7,448)3 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,656 miles
- Test number
- 488881074440
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to vehicle underside.
Pass136,208 miles (+4,592)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,208 miles
- Test number
- 280383954808
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass131,616 miles (+75)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 131,616 miles
- Test number
- 787557448779
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of various corrosion to vehicle underside
Fail131,541 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,541 miles
- Test number
- 251995764602
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of various corrosion to vehicle underside
Pass124,241 miles (+6,533)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,241 miles
- Test number
- 354078805596
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub bolt missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass117,708 miles (+356)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,708 miles
- Test number
- 818842484803
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Fail117,352 miles (+7,288)11 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,352 miles
- Test number
- 782612693642
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass110,064 miles (+6,182)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,064 miles
- Test number
- 835275623199
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass103,882 miles (+263)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,882 miles
- Test number
- 641859054406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront prop rear uj slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside and offside running boards corroded
Fail103,619 miles (+7,765)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,619 miles
- Test number
- 427496656481
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront prop rear uj slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside and offside running boards corroded
Pass95,854 miles (+7,342)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,854 miles
- Test number
- 550862243054
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower swivel joint gaiters deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear wheel bearings slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside door step corroded
Pass88,512 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,512 miles
- Test number
- 918262465786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,511 miles (+9,227)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,511 miles
- Test number
- 528706305538
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play crimped (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass79,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,284 miles
- Test number
- 746321615241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,284 miles (+8,455)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,284 miles
- Test number
- 349211315229
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass70,829 miles (+3,173)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,829 miles
- Test number
- 685600854147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,656 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 67,656 miles
- Test number
- 196459043120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,744 miles (+2,684)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,744 miles
- Test number
- 948150762101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,060 miles
- Test number
- 587751561102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,060 miles (+3,710)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,060 miles
- Test number
- 159879551121
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass59,350 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,350 miles
- Test number
- 910113350173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,625 miles (+3,669)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 403364869133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,956 miles (+288)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 52,956 miles
- Test number
- 784309978070
- NotePower steering box damp
Pass52,668 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 52,668 miles
- Test number
- 381533448098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail52,657 miles (+14,257)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,657 miles
- Test number
- 183280648486
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,400 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 38,400 miles
- Test number
- 713358436183
- NoteSlight damp patch around lower steering box seal , advises assessed to be ok at time of test
Questions about T480 BFX
- Does T480 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 BFX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T480 BFX?
- The MOT on T480 BFX is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T480 BFX done?
- T480 BFX was recorded at 158,132 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
- Has T480 BFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T480 BFX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T480 BFX 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 T480 BFX find?
- T480 BFX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side.
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