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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T790 BVCMOT history

T790 BVC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
171,026 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 BVC was last recorded at 171,026 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 6,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,992 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,034 miles
Average per year
5,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,026 miles
  • 2022 – 164,992 miles
  • 2019 – 162,981 miles
  • 2018 – 160,738 miles
  • 2017 – 154,229 miles
  • 2016 – 148,120 miles
  • 2015 – 142,100 miles
  • 2014 – 136,424 miles
  • 2013 – 132,677 miles
  • 2012 – 128,306 miles
  • 2011 – 121,816 miles
  • 2010 – 115,964 miles
  • 2009 – 108,760 miles
  • 2008 – 101,852 miles
  • 2007 – 94,908 miles
  • 2006 – 88,282 miles
  • 2005 – 77,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,026 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,026 miles (+6,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,026 miles
    Test number
    548141192788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,992 miles
    Test number
    877337184204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,992 miles (+2,011)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,992 miles
    Test number
    794422903323
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass162,981 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,981 miles
    Test number
    689273829820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,779 miles (+2,041)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,779 miles
    Test number
    540021169581
    • DangerousCentral Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,738 miles
    Test number
    991292825636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,738 miles (+6,509)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,738 miles
    Test number
    899683648531
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,229 miles
    Test number
    299765315380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail154,229 miles (+6,109)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,229 miles
    Test number
    339086948909
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass148,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    971825794941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,120 miles (+6,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    537579131159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass142,100 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    386055605257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,424 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,424 miles
    Test number
    857406704212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,417 miles (+3,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,417 miles
    Test number
    129253804282
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass132,677 miles (+4,371)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,677 miles
    Test number
    937584303271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice that the metal brake pipes have been under sealed.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass128,306 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,306 miles
    Test number
    327822702274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvice that brake pipes have been coved over with under seal.

  17. Fail128,304 miles (+6,488)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    316522302404
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass121,816 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,816 miles
    Test number
    506142001265
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS DRY AND RUSTY SUGEST CLEAN OFF AND PROTECT

  19. Fail121,816 miles (+5,852)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,816 miles
    Test number
    529022701260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS DRY AND RUSTY SUGEST CLEAN OFF AND PROTECT

  20. Pass115,964 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    504281800282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    594784409291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,760 miles (+6,908)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    760282509221
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass101,852 miles (+6,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    252845178152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass94,908 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    114624587183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,282 miles (+10,670)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    244321486174
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes weakening servicable at time of test †

  26. Pass77,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    824002665265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T790 BVC

Does T790 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T790 BVC expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T790 BVC?
The MOT on T790 BVC expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T790 BVC done?
T790 BVC was recorded at 171,026 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 5,252 miles a year.
Has T790 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 BVC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T790 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 T790 BVC find?
T790 BVC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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