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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T818 AKPMOT history

T818 AKP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 227,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
227,748 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 AKP
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T818 AKP was last recorded at 227,748 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 11,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,702 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11,046 miles
Average per year
8,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 227,748 miles
  • 2022 – 216,702 miles
  • 2021 – 214,475 miles
  • 2019 – 213,110 miles
  • 2018 – 212,893 miles
  • 2017 – 212,228 miles
  • 2016 – 211,667 miles
  • 2015 – 210,803 miles
  • 2014 – 139,601 miles
  • 2013 – 136,186 miles
  • 2011 – 128,422 miles
  • 2010 – 119,203 miles
  • 2009 – 110,003 miles
  • 2008 – 104,477 miles
  • 2007 – 95,012 miles
  • 2006 – 92,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail227,748 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, at shock absorber mount location (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested decelorometer test not completed due to condition of vehicle - it is dangerous and not fit to be driven (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis - repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis repaired with body filler and expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail227,748 miles (+11,046)3 dangerous15 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,748 miles
    Test number
    965975309517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, at shock absorber mount location (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested decelorometer test not completed due to condition of vehicle - it is dangerous and not fit to be driven (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis - repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis repaired with body filler and expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,702 miles (+2,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    216,702 miles
    Test number
    959127906631
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front top and bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  3. Pass214,475 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    214,475 miles
    Test number
    516938105479
    • AdvisoryOverall chassis corroded

  4. Pass213,110 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    213,110 miles
    Test number
    208301471943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail213,105 miles (+212)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,105 miles
    Test number
    158181197887
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass212,893 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    212,893 miles
    Test number
    115619260856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail212,889 miles (+661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,889 miles
    Test number
    582050234007
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass212,228 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    212,228 miles
    Test number
    884897614450
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail212,225 miles (+558)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,225 miles
    Test number
    282404573306
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass211,667 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    211,667 miles
    Test number
    588263142081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail211,647 miles (+844)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,647 miles
    Test number
    843594326017
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass210,803 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    210,803 miles
    Test number
    786132685121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail210,790 miles (+71,189)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,790 miles
    Test number
    676194655193
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass139,601 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    479482834153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,186 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,186 miles
    Test number
    648655653101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,422 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,422 miles
    Test number
    527264181226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,203 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,203 miles
    Test number
    533584670278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,003 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    944543889215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,477 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    762496378217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,012 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    670439977220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    472865986223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 AKP

Does T818 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T818 AKP expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T818 AKP?
The MOT on T818 AKP expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T818 AKP done?
T818 AKP was recorded at 227,748 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 8,294 miles a year.
Has T818 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 AKP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T818 AKP 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 T818 AKP find?
T818 AKP failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, at shock absorber mount location; nearside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired; offside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rotten and inadequately repaired, and 17 more.

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