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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T579 VAMMOT history

T579 VAM is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2023
Mileage
200,226 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 VAM
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 VAM was last recorded at 200,226 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 16,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,066 miles · 10 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
16,160 miles
Average per year
7,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,226 miles
  • 2021 – 184,066 miles
  • 2019 – 175,367 miles
  • 2018 – 170,578 miles
  • 2017 – 163,801 miles
  • 2016 – 159,111 miles
  • 2015 – 155,896 miles
  • 2014 – 152,437 miles
  • 2013 – 148,239 miles
  • 2012 – 144,323 miles
  • 2011 – 132,598 miles
  • 2010 – 117,213 miles
  • 2009 – 107,384 miles
  • 2008 – 99,430 miles
  • 2007 – 93,490 miles
  • 2006 – 86,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,226 miles
  • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion to under side of vehicle.

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,226 miles (+16,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,226 miles
    Test number
    917952388314
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion to under side of vehicle.

  2. Pass184,066 miles (+8,699)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,066 miles
    Test number
    193618909514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter riggers slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection and sill protection fitted by design. Restricted views

  3. Pass175,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,367 miles
    Test number
    277216053926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail175,367 miles (+4,789)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,367 miles
    Test number
    839151165768
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,578 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,578 miles
    Test number
    168009228729
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front lower panel

  6. Pass163,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,801 miles
    Test number
    689738932973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,801 miles (+4,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,801 miles
    Test number
    738078471258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass159,111 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,111 miles
    Test number
    565881218561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,896 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,896 miles
    Test number
    615654585128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,437 miles (+4,198)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    275020274115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass148,239 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,239 miles
    Test number
    419176433156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    648939952100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,323 miles (+11,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    458040852161
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass132,598 miles (+83)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    755527731161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNo rear most seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes were visible possible worse were not visible advise they be changed

  15. Fail132,515 miles (+15,302)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,515 miles
    Test number
    277906131451
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNo rear most seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes were visible possible worse were not visible advise they be changed

  16. Pass117,213 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,213 miles
    Test number
    711617430154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,384 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    264453739106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,430 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    630400948125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    131449327194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,490 miles (+6,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    463629827102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass86,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    824320336106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 VAM

Does T579 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 VAM expired on 14 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 VAM?
The MOT on T579 VAM expired on 14 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 VAM done?
T579 VAM was recorded at 200,226 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 7,221 miles a year.
Has T579 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 VAM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T579 VAM 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 T579 VAM find?
T579 VAM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: several areas of corrosion to under side of vehicle..

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