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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T480 XYAMOT history

T480 XYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 206,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
206,609 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 XYA
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 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 XYA was last recorded at 206,609 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 12,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,576 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
12,033 miles
Average per year
6,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,609 miles
  • 2023 – 194,576 miles
  • 2022 – 184,486 miles
  • 2021 – 172,080 miles
  • 2019 – 167,992 miles
  • 2018 – 157,659 miles
  • 2017 – 150,526 miles
  • 2016 – 141,243 miles
  • 2015 – 128,396 miles
  • 2014 – 125,048 miles
  • 2013 – 122,305 miles
  • 2012 – 118,555 miles
  • 2011 – 113,312 miles
  • 2010 – 104,159 miles
  • 2009 – 100,842 miles
  • 2008 – 97,921 miles
  • 2007 – 92,714 miles
  • 2006 – 87,507 miles
  • 2005 – 81,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,609 miles (+12,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,609 miles
    Test number
    394574277053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    194,576 miles
    Test number
    883194870769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Fail194,576 miles (+10,090)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,576 miles
    Test number
    709753057072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass184,486 miles (+12,406)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,486 miles
    Test number
    736390559652
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,080 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    586057687334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,992 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,992 miles
    Test number
    223421851790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail167,991 miles (+6)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,991 miles
    Test number
    879185873637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail167,985 miles (+8)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,985 miles
    Test number
    427339629250
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail167,977 miles (+10,318)14 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,977 miles
    Test number
    380247413983
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,659 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,659 miles
    Test number
    590277301181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,540 miles (+7,014)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,540 miles
    Test number
    190757388691
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass150,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,526 miles
    Test number
    469139556615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail150,526 miles (+9,283)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,526 miles
    Test number
    620091933377
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass141,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,243 miles
    Test number
    643663856470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail141,236 miles (+12,840)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,236 miles
    Test number
    433995026603
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical insecure (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass128,396 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,396 miles
    Test number
    579340865159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,359 miles (+37)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    638376825143
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil level on minimum
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside

  18. Fail128,322 miles (+3,274)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    346971825179
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass125,048 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,048 miles
    Test number
    249918814471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail125,013 miles (+2,708)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,013 miles
    Test number
    158154214188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass122,305 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    399318703195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,286 miles (+3,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    785486803157
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass118,555 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    699084312196
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has side to side movement

  24. Fail118,554 miles (+5,242)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    896361612145
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has side to side movement

  25. Pass113,312 miles (+9,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    156448601122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass104,159 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,159 miles
    Test number
    924094600187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,842 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    532334419110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,921 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    403143548273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass92,714 miles (+5,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    441530947298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass87,507 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    953596636268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    831320235276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail81,852 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    240738125262
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about T480 XYA

Does T480 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 XYA expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 XYA?
The MOT on T480 XYA expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 XYA done?
T480 XYA was recorded at 206,609 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 6,780 miles a year.
Has T480 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 XYA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T480 XYA 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 XYA find?
T480 XYA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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