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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T79 SBVMOT history

T79 SBV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 184,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,989 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 SBV
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 SBV was last recorded at 184,989 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,268 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
721 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,989 miles
  • 2025 – 184,268 miles
  • 2023 – 183,380 miles
  • 2022 – 172,509 miles
  • 2021 – 162,118 miles
  • 2020 – 154,971 miles
  • 2019 – 148,126 miles
  • 2018 – 137,765 miles
  • 2017 – 124,268 miles
  • 2016 – 118,722 miles
  • 2015 – 117,837 miles
  • 2014 – 114,897 miles
  • 2013 – 110,010 miles
  • 2012 – 104,299 miles
  • 2011 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 94,211 miles
  • 2009 – 84,819 miles
  • 2008 – 80,268 miles
  • 2007 – 78,392 miles
  • 2006 – 68,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,989 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,989 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,989 miles
    Test number
    903955450200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,268 miles
    Test number
    833613802053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail184,268 miles (+888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,268 miles
    Test number
    366758049154
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    183,380 miles
    Test number
    801883948379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,380 miles (+10,871)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,380 miles
    Test number
    422978438227
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass172,509 miles (+10,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,509 miles
    Test number
    333603532891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,118 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,118 miles
    Test number
    503542088016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,971 miles (+6,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    723200984052
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass148,126 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,126 miles
    Test number
    502418676931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,121 miles (+10,356)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,121 miles
    Test number
    607279304895
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,765 miles (+13,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,765 miles
    Test number
    913890340669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,268 miles (+5,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    591782444239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass118,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    581508827488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,722 miles (+885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    338005081316
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  15. Pass117,837 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    547273555146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,897 miles (+4,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,897 miles
    Test number
    439479534125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass110,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    499059263139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,010 miles (+5,711)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    658302563198
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass104,299 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    688543252115
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail104,041 miles (+4,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    545696242115
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    979255161184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,000 miles (+5,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    529115461109
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass94,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    872544450171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,211 miles (+9,392)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    641854350158
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit

  25. Pass84,819 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,819 miles
    Test number
    534207389003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,268 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    522782018119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,392 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    892178777121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    231994066413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 SBV

Does T79 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 SBV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 SBV?
The MOT on T79 SBV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 SBV done?
T79 SBV was recorded at 184,989 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has T79 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 SBV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T79 SBV 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 T79 SBV find?
T79 SBV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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