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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T497 LBCMOT history

T497 LBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,347 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 LBC was last recorded at 157,347 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,107 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,240 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,347 miles
  • 2024 – 150,107 miles
  • 2023 – 139,951 miles
  • 2022 – 133,935 miles
  • 2021 – 123,328 miles
  • 2020 – 108,495 miles
  • 2018 – 106,750 miles
  • 2017 – 104,525 miles
  • 2016 – 103,765 miles
  • 2015 – 102,061 miles
  • 2014 – 100,627 miles
  • 2013 – 98,215 miles
  • 2012 – 95,084 miles
  • 2011 – 92,689 miles
  • 2010 – 90,094 miles
  • 2009 – 88,230 miles
  • 2008 – 85,576 miles
  • 2007 – 83,273 miles
  • 2006 – 76,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front axle frame Half Shaft Seal Leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle Half Shaft Seal Leaking

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,347 miles (+7,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,347 miles
    Test number
    729991787821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle frame Half Shaft Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle Half Shaft Seal Leaking

  2. Pass150,107 miles (+10,156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,107 miles
    Test number
    564388609746
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking

  3. Pass139,951 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,951 miles
    Test number
    844784378210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,935 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,935 miles
    Test number
    143632542341
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned rear arm (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,935 miles (+10,607)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,935 miles
    Test number
    883141950869
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned rear arm (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,328 miles (+14,833)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    266349450971
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,495 miles (+1,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    616180855772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed black

  8. Pass106,750 miles (+2,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    414843327208
    • AdvisoryFront both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating

  9. Pass104,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    104234611707
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail104,525 miles (+760)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    280485529944
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass103,765 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    761757155518
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass102,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    505580755079
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail102,061 miles (+1,434)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    839590355023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,627 miles (+2,412)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    709514644011
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChassis undersealed,black.
    • NoteRear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing.
    • NoteRear wiper split

  15. Pass98,215 miles (+3,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    577261233015
    • NoteRear wioper blade is torn.

  16. Pass95,084 miles (+2,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    709584842085
    • NoteRear wiper blade is torn.

  17. Pass92,689 miles (+2,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    139038831448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChassis and panels are undersealed (black).

  18. Pass90,094 miles (+1,864)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    471340740059
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • DangerousAll the tyres are cracked.

  19. Pass88,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    142976139048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,230 miles (+2,654)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    893175139091
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass85,576 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    484839538060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,273 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    410054437062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail83,168 miles (+6,703)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    794687327078
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass76,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    440854636099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 LBC

Does T497 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 LBC is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T497 LBC?
The MOT on T497 LBC is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 LBC done?
T497 LBC was recorded at 157,347 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has T497 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 LBC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T497 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 T497 LBC find?
T497 LBC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle frame half shaft seal leaking; offside front axle half shaft seal leaking.

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