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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T480 TREMOT history

T480 TRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,485 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 TRE
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 TRE was last recorded at 173,485 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,049 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
4,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,485 miles
  • 2025 – 169,049 miles
  • 2024 – 165,399 miles
  • 2023 – 162,856 miles
  • 2022 – 157,811 miles
  • 2021 – 153,590 miles
  • 2020 – 148,555 miles
  • 2019 – 140,867 miles
  • 2018 – 134,641 miles
  • 2017 – 134,416 miles
  • 2016 – 126,603 miles
  • 2015 – 118,211 miles
  • 2014 – 116,314 miles
  • 2013 – 113,706 miles
  • 2012 – 109,022 miles
  • 2011 – 102,230 miles
  • 2010 – 99,819 miles
  • 2009 – 94,580 miles
  • 2008 – 89,448 miles
  • 2007 – 84,095 miles
  • 2006 – 79,286 miles
  • 2005 – 72,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,485 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose retaining clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose retaining clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,485 miles (+4,436)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,485 miles
    Test number
    929234917811
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass169,049 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,049 miles
    Test number
    268669179550
    • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail169,046 miles (+3,647)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,046 miles
    Test number
    906351130718
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass165,399 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,399 miles
    Test number
    639616104899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass162,856 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,856 miles
    Test number
    253681373008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,811 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,811 miles
    Test number
    566093498093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,807 miles (+4,217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,807 miles
    Test number
    707470413951
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,590 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,590 miles
    Test number
    693631130826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,555 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,555 miles
    Test number
    183821454286
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,537 miles (+7,670)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    691762860955
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,867 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,867 miles
    Test number
    257870164255
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,641 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    601627254380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,416 miles (+7,813)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    463635915178
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass126,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    203750354856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,603 miles (+8,392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    619368990843
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose LOCK NUT INSCURE (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass118,211 miles (+1,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    409334732063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass116,314 miles (+2,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    797187744310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass113,706 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,706 miles
    Test number
    156008943363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,022 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,022 miles
    Test number
    326082322312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,230 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    846950921345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,221 miles (+2,402)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    426193011438
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass99,819 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    591699810327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,580 miles (+5,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,580 miles
    Test number
    962105619384
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass89,448 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    791796218347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,095 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    911665227326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,286 miles (+6,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    480529516394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass72,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    493478425402
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T480 TRE

Does T480 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 TRE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 TRE?
The MOT on T480 TRE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 TRE done?
T480 TRE was recorded at 173,485 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,997 miles a year.
Has T480 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 TRE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T480 TRE 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 TRE find?
T480 TRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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