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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T789 BDNMOT history

T789 BDN is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
134,791 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 BDN
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 BDN was last recorded at 134,791 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2017: 70,430 miles, lower than 80,990 miles on 12 Jan 2017.
  • 30 Nov 2018: 103,190 miles, lower than 191,915 miles on 22 Jan 2018.

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
134,787 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,791 miles
  • 2022 – 126,471 miles
  • 2021 – 118,782 miles
  • 2020 – 111,502 miles
  • 2018 – 103,195 miles
  • 2017 – 70,430 miles
  • 2016 – 70,428 miles
  • 2015 – 56,790 miles
  • 2014 – 56,587 miles
  • 2013 – 56,052 miles
  • 2012 – 54,936 miles
  • 2011 – 53,121 miles
  • 2010 – 51,432 miles
  • 2009 – 49,288 miles
  • 2008 – 46,569 miles
  • 2007 – 42,311 miles
  • 2006 – 38,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,791 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,791 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,791 miles
    Test number
    275640702410
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,787 miles (+8,316)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    836078684428
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front tie rod rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,471 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    545220043454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,448 miles (+7,666)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,448 miles
    Test number
    589515314294
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass118,782 miles (+24)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    449608635643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded

  6. Fail118,758 miles (+7,256)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    370751732975
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door, corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded

  7. Pass111,502 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    265061424574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,498 miles (+8,303)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    254888182794
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at front mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod / gearbox mounting on chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod/gearbox mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,195 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,195 miles
    Test number
    403502567565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,190 miles (-88,725)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,190 miles
    Test number
    146335454085
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass191,915 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    191,915 miles
    Test number
    323701748786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail191,793 miles (+121,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,793 miles
    Test number
    284745982878
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  13. Pass70,430 miles (-10,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    482967527156
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail80,990 miles (+10,562)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    318256505441
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail70,428 miles (+13,638)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    764020145225
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass56,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    975318605079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,790 miles (+203)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    297648905079
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass56,587 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    506986834029
    • NoteBOTH rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded on inner face
    • NoteNearside rear fog lamp not working

  19. Fail56,587 miles (+535)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    146714634048
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBOTH rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded on inner face
    • NoteNearside rear fog lamp not working

  20. Pass56,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,052 miles
    Test number
    409577303091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,052 miles (+1,116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,052 miles
    Test number
    698717103022
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  22. Pass54,936 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    295966112021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail54,905 miles (+1,784)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    485130612000
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,121 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    537134221002
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass51,432 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,432 miles
    Test number
    110727040046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,288 miles (+2,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    152620229069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass46,569 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    653043048050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,311 miles (+3,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    103383547455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail38,512 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    684458046067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass38,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    841248946059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T789 BDN

Does T789 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 BDN expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 BDN?
The MOT on T789 BDN expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 BDN done?
T789 BDN was recorded at 134,791 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has T789 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 BDN has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T789 BDN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 BDN find?
T789 BDN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible, and 3 more.

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