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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T749 BVAMOT history

T749 BVA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,886 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 BVA
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 BVA was last recorded at 203,886 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2015: 155,305 miles, lower than 155,385 miles on 31 Jul 2014.
  • 8 Aug 2023: 200,633 miles, lower than 220,149 miles on 30 Aug 2022.
  • 7 Aug 2025: 202,431 miles, lower than 207,605 miles on 15 Aug 2024.

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
202,431 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,455 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,886 miles
  • 2025 – 202,431 miles
  • 2024 – 207,605 miles
  • 2023 – 200,633 miles
  • 2022 – 220,149 miles
  • 2017 – 216,348 miles
  • 2016 – 201,599 miles
  • 2015 – 155,305 miles
  • 2014 – 155,385 miles
  • 2013 – 152,674 miles
  • 2012 – 143,283 miles
  • 2011 – 135,163 miles
  • 2010 – 128,288 miles
  • 2009 – 119,609 miles
  • 2008 – 108,682 miles
  • 2007 – 99,693 miles
  • 2006 – 94,677 miles
  • 2005 – 89,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,886 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,886 miles
    Test number
    375265700641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,431 miles (-5,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,431 miles
    Test number
    311878392402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,605 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,605 miles
    Test number
    959674208149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass200,633 miles (-19,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,633 miles
    Test number
    520149434279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass220,149 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    220,149 miles
    Test number
    436569239933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass216,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    216,348 miles
    Test number
    463247824646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail216,348 miles (+14,749)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,348 miles
    Test number
    748251510577
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass201,599 miles (+46,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    201,599 miles
    Test number
    187798887605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFitted with underbody protection not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass155,305 miles (-80)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    155,305 miles
    Test number
    848719925289
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  10. Pass155,385 miles (+2,711)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,385 miles
    Test number
    476212514271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass152,674 miles (+9,391)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,674 miles
    Test number
    558675383198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased when presented

  12. Pass143,283 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    386974812453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll chassis corroded

  13. Fail143,283 miles (+8,120)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    475583412203
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll chassis corroded

  14. Pass135,163 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    705773681127
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass128,288 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,288 miles
    Test number
    241269200277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,609 miles (+10,927)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    890503319208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,682 miles (+8,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    992984918243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,693 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    604282817219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,677 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    774992676115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    470475675182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 BVA

Does T749 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T749 BVA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T749 BVA?
The MOT on T749 BVA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T749 BVA done?
T749 BVA was recorded at 203,886 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has T749 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 BVA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T749 BVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 17 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T749 BVA find?
T749 BVA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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