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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T796 BVCMOT history

T796 BVC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 246,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
246,243 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 BVC was last recorded at 246,243 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 3,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,228 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,015 miles
Average per year
8,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,243 miles
  • 2023 – 243,228 miles
  • 2022 – 242,602 miles
  • 2021 – 240,852 miles
  • 2018 – 239,912 miles
  • 2017 – 234,837 miles
  • 2016 – 230,192 miles
  • 2015 – 225,283 miles
  • 2014 – 217,036 miles
  • 2013 – 210,906 miles
  • 2012 – 195,949 miles
  • 2011 – 189,151 miles
  • 2010 – 182,481 miles
  • 2009 – 174,909 miles
  • 2008 – 137,208 miles
  • 2007 – 113,248 miles
  • 2006 – 82,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,243 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass246,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    246,243 miles
    Test number
    944749160451
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    636541953042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass243,228 miles (+626)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    243,228 miles
    Test number
    890459490020
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass242,602 miles (+1,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    242,602 miles
    Test number
    511645557180
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil springs and shock absorber mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass240,852 miles (+940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    240,852 miles
    Test number
    767946159903
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass239,912 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    239,912 miles
    Test number
    584054759478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass234,837 miles (+4,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    234,837 miles
    Test number
    138144709096
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded obscuring test of rear seat belts

  8. Pass230,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    230,192 miles
    Test number
    499102494417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail230,192 miles (+4,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,192 miles
    Test number
    687980303930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass225,283 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    225,283 miles
    Test number
    809548915124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass217,036 miles (+6,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    217,036 miles
    Test number
    757015304169
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass210,906 miles (+14,957)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    210,906 miles
    Test number
    496080623116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass195,949 miles (+6,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    195,949 miles
    Test number
    288014302475
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass189,151 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    189,151 miles
    Test number
    888282511104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass182,481 miles (+7,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    182,481 miles
    Test number
    670390620180
    • NoteCorr on rear section back to front brake pipe

  16. Pass174,909 miles (+37,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    174,909 miles
    Test number
    254380629144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass137,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    153515398444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,208 miles (+23,960)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    563863898075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass113,248 miles (+30,669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    113,248 miles
    Test number
    202621827457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    513656516163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 BVC

Does T796 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 BVC is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T796 BVC?
The MOT on T796 BVC is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 BVC done?
T796 BVC was recorded at 246,243 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 8,352 miles a year.
Has T796 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 BVC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T796 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 T796 BVC find?
T796 BVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; underside corroded.

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