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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T497 YDCMOT history

T497 YDC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
78,656 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 YDC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 YDC was last recorded at 78,656 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,736 miles · 25 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
2,920 miles
Average per year
3,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,656 miles
  • 2020 – 75,736 miles
  • 2018 – 75,254 miles
  • 2017 – 75,250 miles
  • 2016 – 74,775 miles
  • 2013 – 69,547 miles
  • 2012 – 64,759 miles
  • 2011 – 60,978 miles
  • 2010 – 57,072 miles
  • 2009 – 53,734 miles
  • 2008 – 48,402 miles
  • 2007 – 46,754 miles
  • 2006 – 33,812 miles
  • 2005 – 16,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,656 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,656 miles (+2,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    782764423887
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass75,736 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    307476050390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,254 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    265899197473
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly damp

  4. Pass75,250 miles (+475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    372069010820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to debond (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats are folded at time of test making rear belt inspection inpossible
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on the vehicle are rusty with the vehicle lying for a long period of time (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass74,775 miles (+5,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    403556547827
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts as vehicle loaded with cargo

  6. Pass69,547 miles (+4,788)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,547 miles
    Test number
    399900603128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  7. Pass64,759 miles (+3,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,759 miles
    Test number
    298882402166
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass60,978 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    295751411427
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteJoint on end of drop arm has slight play

  9. Fail60,976 miles (+3,904)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    809856401179
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteJoint on end of drop arm has slight play

  10. Pass57,072 miles (+3,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    232627300195
    • NoteBattery insecure.

  11. Pass53,734 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    222588519462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,731 miles (+5,329)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    581284019198
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass48,402 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    461880488094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,754 miles (+12,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,754 miles
    Test number
    930287707346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,812 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    983682616368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,602 miles (+16,680)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    282025106305
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise slight play from both front wheel bearings

  17. Pass16,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,922 miles
    Test number
    840495805371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 YDC

Does T497 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 YDC expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 YDC?
The MOT on T497 YDC expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 YDC done?
T497 YDC was recorded at 78,656 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 3,711 miles a year.
Has T497 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 YDC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on T497 YDC 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 YDC find?
T497 YDC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear oil leak, but not excessive; rear fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion.

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