Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T488 DWLMOT history
T488 DWL is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,829 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T488 DWL
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T488 DWL was last recorded at 154,829 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,104 miles · 24 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,725 miles
- Average per year
- 5,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,829 miles
- 2024 – 151,104 miles
- 2023 – 144,604 miles
- 2022 – 138,429 miles
- 2021 – 133,836 miles
- 2020 – 129,372 miles
- 2019 – 126,794 miles
- 2018 – 125,009 miles
- 2017 – 119,645 miles
- 2016 – 113,595 miles
- 2015 – 108,273 miles
- 2014 – 102,544 miles
- 2013 – 96,429 miles
- 2012 – 91,179 miles
- 2011 – 86,748 miles
- 2010 – 79,646 miles
- 2009 – 72,606 miles
- 2008 – 68,103 miles
- 2007 – 59,664 miles
- 2006 – 52,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Chassis very rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,829 miles
- Test number
- 939944730170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,829 miles (+3,725)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,829 miles
- Test number
- 179911175043
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass151,104 miles (+6,500)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 151,104 miles
- Test number
- 533143013588
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in wax oil
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryChassis very rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,604 miles (+6,175)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,604 miles
- Test number
- 535443540511
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryVery rusty under car
Pass138,429 miles (+4,593)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 138,429 miles
- Test number
- 140291046087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,836 miles (+4,464)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 133,836 miles
- Test number
- 202384627088
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis very rusty
Pass129,372 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,372 miles
- Test number
- 669207573689
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryChassis very corroded
Pass126,794 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 126,794 miles
- Test number
- 928292202903
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail126,794 miles (+1,785)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,794 miles
- Test number
- 461987498451
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass125,009 miles (+5,364)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 125,009 miles
- Test number
- 669805431387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,645 miles (+6,050)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 119,645 miles
- Test number
- 862352709174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,595 miles (+5,322)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,595 miles
- Test number
- 570804739036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,273 miles (+5,729)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 108,273 miles
- Test number
- 297043715136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,544 miles (+6,115)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 102,544 miles
- Test number
- 245683114428
- NoteOil leak
Pass96,429 miles (+5,250)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,429 miles
- Test number
- 189018803165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,179 miles (+4,431)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 91,179 miles
- Test number
- 206531102457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,748 miles (+7,102)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 86,748 miles
- Test number
- 387033011176
- NoteCorrosion to fuel pipes.
- NoteDamage to offside rear indicator lamp.
- NoteOil leaks.
- NoteRear pull down step corroded and damper detached.
Pass79,646 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,646 miles
- Test number
- 663823000163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,642 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,642 miles
- Test number
- 754268390048
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass72,606 miles (+4,503)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,606 miles
- Test number
- 664782319112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,103 miles (+8,439)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,103 miles
- Test number
- 234414718497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,664 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 59,664 miles
- Test number
- 871239547172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 52,271 miles
- Test number
- 232078036465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T488 DWL
- Does T488 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 DWL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T488 DWL?
- The MOT on T488 DWL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T488 DWL done?
- T488 DWL was recorded at 154,829 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
- Has T488 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T488 DWL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T488 DWL 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 DWL find?
- T488 DWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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