Land Rover Discovery
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc
T498 MOAMOT history
T498 MOA is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 91,958 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T498 MOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T498 MOA was last recorded at 91,958 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,953 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,958 miles
- 2024 – 90,192 miles
- 2022 – 86,241 miles
- 2021 – 82,581 miles
- 2020 – 81,210 miles
- 2019 – 77,662 miles
- 2018 – 73,360 miles
- 2017 – 70,686 miles
- 2016 – 70,191 miles
- 2015 – 69,249 miles
- 2014 – 67,525 miles
- 2013 – 65,359 miles
- 2012 – 63,285 miles
- 2011 – 59,540 miles
- 2010 – 57,507 miles
- 2008 – 51,499 miles
- 2007 – 45,551 miles
- 2006 – 40,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,958 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area & may be close to contaminating parking prake shoes/drum etc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake lever operation high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,958 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 91,958 miles
- Test number
- 179589794106
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,953 miles (+43)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,953 miles
- Test number
- 626403718119
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,910 miles (+1,718)10 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,910 miles
- Test number
- 761839104971
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking
Pass90,192 miles (+3,951)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,192 miles
- Test number
- 390291071417
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody mounts corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside mas multi repairs
- AdvisoryUnderside muddy
Pass86,241 miles (+3,660)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,241 miles
- Test number
- 409627860013
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass82,581 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,581 miles
- Test number
- 988599547444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,418 miles (+1,208)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,418 miles
- Test number
- 142844303441
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill - by rear chasis/cab mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chasis and underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle suspension components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Gearbox/Axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,210 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,210 miles
- Test number
- 844873935537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail81,210 miles (+3,548)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,210 miles
- Test number
- 592400978341
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass77,662 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,662 miles
- Test number
- 623657415115
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box area & may be close to contaminating parking prake shoes/drum etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever operation high
Fail77,662 miles (+4,302)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,662 miles
- Test number
- 554638270976
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box area & may be close to contaminating parking prake shoes/drum etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever operation high
Pass73,360 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 547086088097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,360 miles (+2,674)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 436317216056
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,686 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 70,686 miles
- Test number
- 399678478520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,191 miles (+942)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,191 miles
- Test number
- 622088032719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,249 miles (+1,724)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,249 miles
- Test number
- 859475735078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,525 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,525 miles
- Test number
- 396056934072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,495 miles (+2,136)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,495 miles
- Test number
- 946722434038
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass65,359 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,359 miles
- Test number
- 517465633084
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass63,285 miles (+3,745)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,285 miles
- Test number
- 167589842495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,540 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,540 miles
- Test number
- 149415031017
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteSlight weep from trans brake
Fail59,540 miles (+2,033)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,540 miles
- Test number
- 165904731488
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteSlight weep from trans brake
Pass57,507 miles (+6,008)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 57,507 miles
- Test number
- 860590960010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,499 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,499 miles
- Test number
- 723892488252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,551 miles (+4,779)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,551 miles
- Test number
- 954702967218
- NoteOil leak from front diff pinion seal
- NoteOil leak from gearbox rear seal
Pass40,772 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 40,772 miles
- Test number
- 514055386252
- NotePlastic battery cover broken
- NoteRattle from nearside catalytic converter
Questions about T498 MOA
- Does T498 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T498 MOA expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T498 MOA?
- The MOT on T498 MOA expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T498 MOA done?
- T498 MOA was recorded at 91,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
- Has T498 MOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T498 MOA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T498 MOA 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 MOA find?
- T498 MOA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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