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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T488 AFCMOT history

T488 AFC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 249,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
249,807 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 AFC
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 AFC was last recorded at 249,807 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 18,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,462 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
18,345 miles
Average per year
10,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 249,807 miles
  • 2023 – 231,462 miles
  • 2022 – 205,312 miles
  • 2021 – 179,149 miles
  • 2019 – 173,391 miles
  • 2017 – 169,039 miles
  • 2016 – 166,727 miles
  • 2015 – 161,458 miles
  • 2014 – 147,280 miles
  • 2013 – 133,184 miles
  • 2012 – 127,326 miles
  • 2011 – 113,350 miles
  • 2010 – 99,177 miles
  • 2009 – 90,271 miles
  • 2008 – 83,148 miles
  • 2007 – 77,276 miles
  • 2006 – 67,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,807 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,807 miles (+18,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    249,807 miles
    Test number
    281487719689
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass231,462 miles (+26,150)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    231,462 miles
    Test number
    929892642029
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearisde (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass205,312 miles (+26,163)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,312 miles
    Test number
    788056633165
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass179,149 miles (+4)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,149 miles
    Test number
    784138414767
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail179,145 miles (+5,754)2 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,145 miles
    Test number
    542704816302
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass173,391 miles (+4,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,391 miles
    Test number
    178370820842
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass169,039 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    169,039 miles
    Test number
    126495203521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,727 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,727 miles
    Test number
    464246649805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hight levelers broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryUnder body very rusty

  9. Fail166,724 miles (+5,266)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,724 miles
    Test number
    111380479574
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hight levelers broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  10. Pass161,458 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    217140105160
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear off side and near side bump stops missing

  11. Fail161,458 miles (+14,178)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    168099095454
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass147,280 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,280 miles
    Test number
    896592414105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFront lower cross member corroded

  13. Fail147,280 miles (+14,096)8 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,280 miles
    Test number
    595576104165
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFront lower cross member corroded

  14. Pass133,184 miles (+94)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,184 miles
    Test number
    256251173019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear chassis rails,cross members and spring mountings rusty

  15. Fail133,090 miles (+5,764)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    719507363047
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid level warning light not working
    • NoteRear chassis rails,cross members and spring mountings rusty

  16. Pass127,326 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,326 miles
    Test number
    157433372472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail127,316 miles (+13,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    459282372064
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass113,350 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,350 miles
    Test number
    596582261099
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBeam pattern poor to o/s headlamp

  19. Fail113,339 miles (+14,162)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    178612961490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBeam pattern poor to o/s headlamp

  20. Pass99,177 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    753840970038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,271 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    900382279017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,246 miles (+7,098)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,246 miles
    Test number
    293661879001
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass83,148 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    163711778041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    240016117154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,276 miles (+9,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    212356517132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass67,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    400546216114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 AFC

Does T488 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 AFC expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 AFC?
The MOT on T488 AFC expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 AFC done?
T488 AFC was recorded at 249,807 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 10,251 miles a year.
Has T488 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 AFC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T488 AFC 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 T488 AFC find?
T488 AFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sills; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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