Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T498 BVAMOT history
T498 BVA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 189,881 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T498 BVA
- 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
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T498 BVA was last recorded at 189,881 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,400 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 481 miles
- Average per year
- 5,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,881 miles
- 2025 – 189,400 miles
- 2024 – 189,154 miles
- 2022 – 182,376 miles
- 2021 – 176,695 miles
- 2020 – 172,224 miles
- 2019 – 164,671 miles
- 2018 – 158,950 miles
- 2017 – 154,348 miles
- 2016 – 149,315 miles
- 2015 – 141,396 miles
- 2014 – 135,615 miles
- 2013 – 130,232 miles
- 2012 – 125,493 miles
- 2011 – 120,808 miles
- 2010 – 115,363 miles
- 2009 – 108,368 miles
- 2008 – 100,975 miles
- 2007 – 93,128 miles
- 2006 – 84,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,881 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Chip in o/s/f lower corner screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear centre brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear number plate lamps only 50% illuminating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,881 miles (+481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 189,881 miles
- Test number
- 172499642648
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass189,400 miles (+246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 189,400 miles
- Test number
- 488869786514
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,154 miles (+6,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 189,154 miles
- Test number
- 311499473144
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,376 miles (+5,681)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 182,376 miles
- Test number
- 141015182050
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass176,695 miles (+4,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 176,695 miles
- Test number
- 789075931018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,224 miles (+7,553)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 172,224 miles
- Test number
- 709006159355
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass164,671 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 164,671 miles
- Test number
- 888033763855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,950 miles (+4,602)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 158,950 miles
- Test number
- 209093122620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,348 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 154,348 miles
- Test number
- 677251275389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChip in o/s/f lower corner screen
- AdvisoryRear centre brake light not working
- AdvisoryRear number plate lamps only 50% illuminating
Fail154,348 miles (+5,033)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,348 miles
- Test number
- 635496700631
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChip in o/s/f lower corner screen
- AdvisoryRear centre brake light not working
- AdvisoryRear number plate lamps only 50% illuminating
Pass149,315 miles (+7,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 149,315 miles
- Test number
- 847450666668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear number plate lights less 50% illuminating
Pass141,396 miles (+9)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 141,396 miles
- Test number
- 669627665122
- NoteN/s o/s door step inner rails badly corroded
- NoteNumber plate lamps dim
- NoteSurface rust throughout under vehicle
Fail141,387 miles (+5,772)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,387 miles
- Test number
- 138596665133
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteN/s o/s door step inner rails badly corroded
- NoteNumber plate lamps dim
- NoteSurface rust throughout under vehicle
Pass135,615 miles (+141)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 135,615 miles
- Test number
- 625744364111
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Note4x brake hoses deteriorated
Fail135,474 miles (+5,242)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,474 miles
- Test number
- 798087554151
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Note4x brake hoses deteriorated
Pass130,232 miles (+539)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 130,232 miles
- Test number
- 557074353137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,693 miles (+4,200)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 496816433129
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass125,493 miles (+4,685)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,493 miles
- Test number
- 448503352169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNs front marker light inop
- NoteSlight play osf rollbar link rod
Pass120,808 miles (+5,445)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 120,808 miles
- Test number
- 228203741175
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
Pass115,363 miles (+6,995)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 115,363 miles
- Test number
- 171734450130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,368 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,368 miles
- Test number
- 222283859430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,975 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 100,975 miles
- Test number
- 642806368144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,803 miles (+7,675)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,803 miles
- Test number
- 512028958149
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,128 miles (+8,415)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 93,128 miles
- Test number
- 301312467179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,713 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 84,713 miles
- Test number
- 463636056191
- 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)
Questions about T498 BVA
- Does T498 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 BVA is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T498 BVA?
- The MOT on T498 BVA is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T498 BVA done?
- T498 BVA was recorded at 189,881 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
- Has T498 BVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T498 BVA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on T498 BVA 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 T498 BVA find?
- T498 BVA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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