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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T481 SDVMOT history

T481 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
193,054 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 SDV
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 SDV was last recorded at 193,054 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,054 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,054 miles
  • 2021 – 191,326 miles
  • 2020 – 189,245 miles
  • 2019 – 186,948 miles
  • 2018 – 184,389 miles
  • 2017 – 167,142 miles
  • 2016 – 154,213 miles
  • 2015 – 143,055 miles
  • 2014 – 135,339 miles
  • 2013 – 127,442 miles
  • 2012 – 120,536 miles
  • 2011 – 114,661 miles
  • 2010 – 108,872 miles
  • 2009 – 104,215 miles
  • 2008 – 99,030 miles
  • 2007 – 84,113 miles
  • 2006 – 76,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Side repeater likely to become detached

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,054 miles
    Test number
    133425535373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail193,054 miles (+1,728)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,054 miles
    Test number
    478340378622
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub oil seal leaking onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass191,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,326 miles
    Test number
    872140599126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end /cross rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail191,326 miles (+2,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,326 miles
    Test number
    179517152738
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end /cross rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mudflaps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass189,245 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    189,245 miles
    Test number
    509890671199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail189,241 miles (+2,293)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,241 miles
    Test number
    177658144748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass186,948 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,948 miles
    Test number
    979034357184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,944 miles (+2,555)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,944 miles
    Test number
    477912254001
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail184,389 miles (+17,247)1 dangerous10 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,389 miles
    Test number
    623255512355
    • DangerousRear step arm excessively corroded
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to tow bar
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension pipes badly corroded
  10. Pass167,142 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,142 miles
    Test number
    956894653238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,805 miles (+12,592)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,805 miles
    Test number
    188420481686
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass154,213 miles (+11,158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,213 miles
    Test number
    214347914539
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm, rear joint worn/ play. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass143,055 miles (+7,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,055 miles
    Test number
    911169354762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear fold down step, bar corroded.
  14. Fail135,339 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    548200784213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass135,339 miles (+7,897)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    638060084267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass127,442 miles (+6,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    157422983212
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass120,536 miles (+5,875)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,536 miles
    Test number
    846617472201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass114,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    868110081243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,661 miles (+5,789)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    995980081256
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass108,872 miles (+4,657)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    594679670250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r door wont open
    • NoteOil leak o/s/r hub
    • NoteSrs light on
  21. Fail104,215 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    291657239228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass104,215 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    552527839279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    121316148250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,030 miles (+4,117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    742746448244
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass94,913 miles (+10,800)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    291996718163
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOil leak from off side rear hub
  26. Fail84,113 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,113 miles
    Test number
    322409607157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass84,113 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,113 miles
    Test number
    503269207165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,245 miles
    Test number
    342034916152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 SDV

Does T481 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 SDV expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 SDV?
The MOT on T481 SDV expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 SDV done?
T481 SDV was recorded at 193,054 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 7,125 miles a year.
Has T481 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 SDV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 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 T481 SDV find?
T481 SDV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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