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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T497 WAEMOT history

T497 WAE is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
162,091 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 WAE was last recorded at 162,091 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 2,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2014: 90,457 miles, lower than 105,505 miles on 25 Jan 2013.
  • 8 Feb 2016: 122,322 miles, lower than 161,670 miles on 9 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,162 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,929 miles
Average per year
5,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,091 miles
  • 2022 – 159,162 miles
  • 2021 – 151,449 miles
  • 2019 – 146,866 miles
  • 2018 – 140,194 miles
  • 2017 – 132,237 miles
  • 2016 – 122,322 miles
  • 2015 – 161,670 miles
  • 2014 – 90,457 miles
  • 2013 – 105,505 miles
  • 2012 – 99,872 miles
  • 2011 – 93,169 miles
  • 2010 – 86,756 miles
  • 2009 – 79,041 miles
  • 2008 – 71,501 miles
  • 2006 – 57,361 miles
  • 2005 – 49,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,091 miles (+2,929)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,091 miles
    Test number
    562569753309
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,162 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,162 miles
    Test number
    939385526675
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) borth side

  3. Pass151,449 miles (+4,583)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,449 miles
    Test number
    376311821699
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass146,866 miles (+6,672)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    561693814715
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass140,194 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,194 miles
    Test number
    838772840395
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail140,185 miles (+7,948)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,185 miles
    Test number
    476766217417
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass132,237 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,237 miles
    Test number
    437742587816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail132,216 miles (+9,894)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    527273324098
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil and brake pad (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass122,322 miles (-39,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,322 miles
    Test number
    487699904312
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around rear chassis legs
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake discs

  10. Pass161,670 miles (+71,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    309419305077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    127061234420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,457 miles (-15,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    238741834028
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass105,505 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    609785923098
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail105,488 miles (+5,616)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,488 miles
    Test number
    165483223422
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass99,872 miles (+6,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    216431512001
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

  16. Pass93,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    555411211076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail93,169 miles (+6,413)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    879655701011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,756 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    752218910052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,395 miles (+7,354)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,395 miles
    Test number
    764902910099
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,041 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    153067029458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,843 miles (+7,342)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    562883629089
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass71,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    210472228093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,501 miles (+14,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    182282128017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,361 miles
    Test number
    881026386172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,361 miles (+8,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,361 miles
    Test number
    822436386121
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass49,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    453957985139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T497 WAE

Does T497 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 WAE expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 WAE?
The MOT on T497 WAE expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 WAE done?
T497 WAE was recorded at 162,091 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 5,964 miles a year.
Has T497 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 WAE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T497 WAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T497 WAE find?
T497 WAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, and 3 more.

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