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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T485 SAAMOT history

T485 SAA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
151,267 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 SAA was last recorded at 151,267 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,261 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,267 miles
  • 2024 – 143,736 miles
  • 2023 – 137,484 miles
  • 2022 – 130,052 miles
  • 2021 – 116,271 miles
  • 2020 – 116,138 miles
  • 2019 – 112,494 miles
  • 2018 – 110,010 miles
  • 2017 – 107,764 miles
  • 2016 – 105,955 miles
  • 2015 – 99,987 miles
  • 2014 – 97,392 miles
  • 2013 – 94,076 miles
  • 2012 – 87,875 miles
  • 2011 – 83,619 miles
  • 2010 – 78,447 miles
  • 2009 – 72,850 miles
  • 2008 – 66,411 miles
  • 2007 – 59,450 miles
  • 2006 – 53,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,267 miles
  • MinorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,267 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,267 miles
    Test number
    495045899472
    • MinorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,261 miles (+7,525)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,261 miles
    Test number
    131370855928
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,736 miles (+6,252)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,736 miles
    Test number
    584867267081
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,484 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    387052394681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail137,478 miles (+7,426)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,478 miles
    Test number
    811616199930
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass130,052 miles (+13,781)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,052 miles
    Test number
    114936852847
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,271 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,271 miles
    Test number
    975134509696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,138 miles (+3,644)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    156610278259
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    207085834401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,494 miles (+2,484)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    391203085850
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,010 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    581892102930
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail110,010 miles (+2,246)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    218289999063
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass107,764 miles (+1,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,764 miles
    Test number
    606494565326
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced. Less effort on left.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes imbalanced. Less effort on left.

  14. Pass105,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,955 miles
    Test number
    894450109725
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail105,955 miles (+5,968)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,955 miles
    Test number
    674422353938
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass99,987 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    946513935193
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass97,392 miles (+3,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    359459834158
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass94,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,076 miles
    Test number
    647694643111
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail94,076 miles (+6,201)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,076 miles
    Test number
    398344143102
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass87,875 miles (+4,256)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    288009742150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass83,619 miles (+5,172)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    768543031173
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail78,447 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    131495740150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFluid leaking from nearside front drive shaft
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass78,447 miles (+5,597)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    823225640169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFluid leaking from nearside front drive shaft
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass72,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,850 miles
    Test number
    812279149168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,850 miles (+6,439)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,850 miles
    Test number
    372879849120
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise near side front drive shaft seal leaking oil

  26. Pass66,411 miles (+6,961)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,411 miles
    Test number
    162544348148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear bump stop missing

  27. Pass59,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    253441237427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,450 miles (+6,004)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    254301137448
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise fuel adaptor plate weeping

  29. Pass53,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    521392936178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T485 SAA

Does T485 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 SAA expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 SAA?
The MOT on T485 SAA expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 SAA done?
T485 SAA was recorded at 151,267 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 5,187 miles a year.
Has T485 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 SAA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T485 SAA 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 T485 SAA find?
T485 SAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer oil leak, but not excessive.

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