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Land Rover Discovery

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T783 BVCMOT history

T783 BVC is a yellow diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
178,194 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 BVC was last recorded at 178,194 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,182 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,194 miles
  • 2023 – 178,011 miles
  • 2022 – 174,168 miles
  • 2021 – 171,489 miles
  • 2020 – 168,454 miles
  • 2019 – 165,991 miles
  • 2018 – 158,060 miles
  • 2017 – 156,381 miles
  • 2016 – 153,247 miles
  • 2015 – 147,768 miles
  • 2014 – 145,763 miles
  • 2013 – 138,657 miles
  • 2012 – 131,960 miles
  • 2011 – 127,250 miles
  • 2010 – 123,098 miles
  • 2009 – 118,481 miles
  • 2008 – 110,920 miles
  • 2007 – 102,334 miles
  • 2006 – 94,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking up slightly on sidewallsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,194 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,194 miles
    Test number
    858294362863
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

  2. Fail178,182 miles (+171)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,182 miles
    Test number
    749359247442
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

  3. Fail178,011 miles (+3,843)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,011 miles
    Test number
    541647654774
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill[body mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill[body mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch[body mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres out of shape

  4. Pass174,168 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,168 miles
    Test number
    101560778731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,120 miles (+2,631)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,120 miles
    Test number
    552769076041
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,489 miles (+3,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,489 miles
    Test number
    730708877317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass168,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,454 miles
    Test number
    420049529135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,454 miles (+2,463)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,454 miles
    Test number
    177283619460
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

  9. Pass165,991 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,991 miles
    Test number
    872351168113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail165,988 miles (+7,928)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,988 miles
    Test number
    950630065543
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass158,060 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    277878791309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,804 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    124388665591
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake binding slightly

  13. Fail156,804 miles (+423)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    532916039026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake binding slightly

  14. Pass156,381 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    646475340962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,247 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    153,247 miles
    Test number
    829203196219
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass147,768 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    298947975440
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass145,763 miles (+7,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,763 miles
    Test number
    957725204265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass138,657 miles (+6,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,657 miles
    Test number
    575047793164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail131,960 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,960 miles
    Test number
    189236132133
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass131,960 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    131,960 miles
    Test number
    866646332138
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass127,250 miles (+4,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    669979431136
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  22. Pass123,098 miles (+4,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    572705260127
    • NoteO/s rear chassis corroding

  23. Pass118,481 miles (+7,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    690454539122
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r axle bumpstops missing

  24. Pass110,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    780550528154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,920 miles (+8,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    534160028120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass102,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    200460727471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,334 miles (+8,209)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    763640027159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  28. Pass94,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    94,125 miles
    Test number
    644252426177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T783 BVC

Does T783 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 BVC expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 BVC?
The MOT on T783 BVC expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 BVC done?
T783 BVC was recorded at 178,194 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
Has T783 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 BVC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T783 BVC 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 T783 BVC find?
T783 BVC passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mounting, and 4 more.

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