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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T78 RPDMOT history

T78 RPD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
175,610 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 RPD
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 RPD was last recorded at 175,610 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,256 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,354 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,610 miles
  • 2025 – 170,256 miles
  • 2024 – 169,487 miles
  • 2023 – 167,346 miles
  • 2022 – 106,522 miles
  • 2021 – 102,720 miles
  • 2020 – 98,914 miles
  • 2019 – 94,569 miles
  • 2018 – 90,600 miles
  • 2014 – 88,506 miles
  • 2013 – 84,114 miles
  • 2012 – 79,061 miles
  • 2011 – 72,644 miles
  • 2009 – 66,719 miles
  • 2008 – 60,278 miles
  • 2007 – 53,141 miles
  • 2006 – 47,657 miles
  • 2005 – 43,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,610 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront swivels leaking

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,610 miles (+5,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    342741622014
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivels leaking

  2. Pass170,256 miles (+769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,256 miles
    Test number
    896934898424
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel leaking

  3. Pass169,487 miles (+2,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,487 miles
    Test number
    132963045919
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,346 miles (+60,824)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,346 miles
    Test number
    128046059599
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass106,522 miles (+3,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    357955625715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,720 miles (+3,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    525795207675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass98,914 miles (+4,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    536588800832
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass94,569 miles (+3,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    539577960467
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass90,600 miles (+2,094)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    671036616198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass88,506 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    198200974185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail88,499 miles (+4,385)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    159746354189
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear propshaft donut deteriorating

  12. Pass84,114 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    156947653440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,061 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    335551532057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,644 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    895618011005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s rear light lens damaged
    • NoteRear prop shaft flex joint cracking

  15. Fail72,644 miles (+5,925)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    578918811037
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s rear light lens damaged
    • NoteRear prop shaft flex joint cracking

  16. Pass66,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    460584249318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,719 miles (+6,441)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    491303649362
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass60,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    303753448339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,278 miles (+7,137)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    931848638396
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    382731597432
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail53,141 miles (+5,484)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    453385287289
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,657 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    943302146268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,753 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    584899945296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,627 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    352322545481
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T78 RPD

Does T78 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 RPD is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 RPD?
The MOT on T78 RPD is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 RPD done?
T78 RPD was recorded at 175,610 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has T78 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 RPD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T78 RPD 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 T78 RPD find?
T78 RPD passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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