Land Rover logo

Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T488 SGPMOT history

T488 SGP is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2024
Mileage
117,954 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T488 SGP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T488 SGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 SGP was last recorded at 117,954 miles on 29 Apr 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,946 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,954 miles
  • 2022 – 117,923 miles
  • 2021 – 115,862 miles
  • 2020 – 112,056 miles
  • 2019 – 107,040 miles
  • 2018 – 101,854 miles
  • 2017 – 95,852 miles
  • 2016 – 90,009 miles
  • 2015 – 82,698 miles
  • 2014 – 69,764 miles
  • 2013 – 67,040 miles
  • 2011 – 64,538 miles
  • 2010 – 63,027 miles
  • 2009 – 59,299 miles
  • 2008 – 53,746 miles
  • 2007 – 48,724 miles
  • 2006 – 43,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,954 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    505563963460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail117,946 miles (+23)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,946 miles
    Test number
    595426771950
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail117,923 miles (+2,061)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,923 miles
    Test number
    660813027119
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass115,862 miles (+3,806)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    441511613507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,056 miles (+5,016)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,056 miles
    Test number
    654372588035
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,040 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,040 miles
    Test number
    907288883553
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail107,037 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    486936627539
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass101,854 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    732662220174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass95,852 miles (+5,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    756568256084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass90,009 miles (+7,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    909458214943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,698 miles (+12,934)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    947640455059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNear side front swivel joint has a slight weep of oil

  12. Pass69,764 miles (+2,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    618393144049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass67,040 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    738099753025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail67,040 miles (+2,502)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    698517753025
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass64,538 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    329135671182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,536 miles (+1,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    285511071198
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  17. Pass63,027 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    921232670105
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail63,003 miles (+3,704)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    401810970183
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass59,299 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    770487779189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,746 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    533624638121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass48,724 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    632984347172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    991611006139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 SGP

Does T488 SGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 SGP expired on 28 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 SGP?
The MOT on T488 SGP expired on 28 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 SGP done?
T488 SGP was recorded at 117,954 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2023, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has T488 SGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 SGP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T488 SGP 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 SGP find?
T488 SGP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T488 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.