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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T788 BVCMOT history

T788 BVC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
235,584 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 BVC was last recorded at 235,584 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 5,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2024: 230,133 miles, lower than 232,939 miles on 18 Apr 2023.

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
230,133 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,451 miles
Average per year
7,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,584 miles
  • 2024 – 230,133 miles
  • 2023 – 232,939 miles
  • 2022 – 219,434 miles
  • 2021 – 216,974 miles
  • 2020 – 213,376 miles
  • 2019 – 202,675 miles
  • 2018 – 197,909 miles
  • 2017 – 190,015 miles
  • 2016 – 181,849 miles
  • 2015 – 172,850 miles
  • 2014 – 164,040 miles
  • 2013 – 155,876 miles
  • 2012 – 147,891 miles
  • 2011 – 139,847 miles
  • 2010 – 133,625 miles
  • 2009 – 127,137 miles
  • 2008 – 120,981 miles
  • 2007 – 116,855 miles
  • 2006 – 99,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,584 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,584 miles (+5,451)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    235,584 miles
    Test number
    183682431473
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass230,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    230,133 miles
    Test number
    747489887505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail230,133 miles (-2,806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,133 miles
    Test number
    157410649311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass232,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    232,939 miles
    Test number
    662794167215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail223,936 miles (+4,502)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,936 miles
    Test number
    638664443699
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass219,434 miles (+2,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,434 miles
    Test number
    171094292531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass216,974 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    216,974 miles
    Test number
    179220485723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass213,376 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    213,376 miles
    Test number
    740869165286
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail213,376 miles (+10,701)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,376 miles
    Test number
    492975501420
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass202,675 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,675 miles
    Test number
    759130458729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    197,909 miles
    Test number
    910700129823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail197,909 miles (+7,894)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,909 miles
    Test number
    836708002541
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass190,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,015 miles
    Test number
    594858408063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail190,015 miles (+8,166)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,015 miles
    Test number
    375075432491
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass181,849 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    181,849 miles
    Test number
    900500977870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass172,850 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    172,850 miles
    Test number
    759530295126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,040 miles (+8,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    164,040 miles
    Test number
    108742574134
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass155,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,876 miles
    Test number
    208056063499
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail155,876 miles (+7,985)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,876 miles
    Test number
    225246463404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass147,891 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,891 miles
    Test number
    245983262131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,847 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    527922161160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass133,625 miles (+6,488)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,625 miles
    Test number
    973162190150
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass127,137 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    127,137 miles
    Test number
    252583889400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,981 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    120,981 miles
    Test number
    812220458170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,855 miles (+16,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    343293947167
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass99,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    264728956443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T788 BVC

Does T788 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T788 BVC expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T788 BVC?
The MOT on T788 BVC expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T788 BVC done?
T788 BVC was recorded at 235,584 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 7,194 miles a year.
Has T788 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 BVC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T788 BVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T788 BVC find?
T788 BVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s; front windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s & o/s; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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