
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass186,948 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 186,948 miles
- Test number
- 979034357184
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass167,142 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 167,142 miles
- Test number
- 956894653238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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.
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
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
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
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
Pass114,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 114,661 miles
- Test number
- 868110081243
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
Pass104,215 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 104,215 miles
- Test number
- 552527839279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 99,030 miles
- Test number
- 121316148250
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
Pass84,113 miles (+7,868)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 84,113 miles
- Test number
- 503269207165
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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