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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T489 LBCMOT history

T489 LBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
139,284 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 LBC
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 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T489 LBC was last recorded at 139,284 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 9,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,971 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,313 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,284 miles
  • 2022 – 129,971 miles
  • 2021 – 128,175 miles
  • 2020 – 125,992 miles
  • 2019 – 122,488 miles
  • 2018 – 118,007 miles
  • 2017 – 113,921 miles
  • 2016 – 109,196 miles
  • 2015 – 104,107 miles
  • 2014 – 98,860 miles
  • 2013 – 94,830 miles
  • 2012 – 93,013 miles
  • 2011 – 90,945 miles
  • 2009 – 82,475 miles
  • 2008 – 78,629 miles
  • 2007 – 76,947 miles
  • 2006 – 71,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,284 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,284 miles (+9,313)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    922643790341
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,971 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    705037680547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,175 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,175 miles
    Test number
    814200692633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,992 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    146833905636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass122,488 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,488 miles
    Test number
    290803690825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    281469826381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,007 miles (+4,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    874358980365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass113,921 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,921 miles
    Test number
    296791513656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,196 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    844503472555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,107 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    550969660428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,860 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    878084644373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,721 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,721 miles
    Test number
    886971754083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,830 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    326398323012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,013 miles (+2,068)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    195939152004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mid section deteriorated
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  15. Pass90,945 miles (+8,470)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    666316941031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteDamage to rear
    • NoteRear discs corroded
  16. Pass82,475 miles (+3,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    250439019285
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody
  17. Pass78,629 miles (+1,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    122307108286
    • NoteCorrosion to under body
  18. Pass76,947 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    280178387129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    840245766060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,986 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    963875866022
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T489 LBC

Does T489 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 LBC expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 LBC?
The MOT on T489 LBC expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 LBC done?
T489 LBC was recorded at 139,284 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has T489 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 LBC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T489 LBC 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 T489 LBC find?
T489 LBC failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; nearside front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 3 more.

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