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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T818 BVAMOT history

T818 BVA is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2022
Mileage
193,515 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T818 BVA was last recorded at 193,515 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2012: 155,934 miles, lower than 245,153 miles on 10 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,422 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
4,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,515 miles
  • 2021 – 186,641 miles
  • 2020 – 184,586 miles
  • 2018 – 183,480 miles
  • 2017 – 183,470 miles
  • 2015 – 175,639 miles
  • 2014 – 169,535 miles
  • 2013 – 162,402 miles
  • 2012 – 155,934 miles
  • 2011 – 148,108 miles
  • 2010 – 143,455 miles
  • 2009 – 138,252 miles
  • 2008 – 133,809 miles
  • 2007 – 127,303 miles
  • 2006 – 120,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,515 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Diesel pipes covered with paint
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail193,515 miles (+93)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,515 miles
    Test number
    423233833254
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Diesel pipes covered with paint
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Fail193,422 miles (+6,781)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,422 miles
    Test number
    287834446415
    • MajorFront Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body fixing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at all rear body mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and gearbox

  3. Pass186,641 miles (+2,055)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    186,641 miles
    Test number
    517232381615
    • AdvisoryEngine underside wet.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis repaired cover with under sealant.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever slightly high.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear High level stop lamp not working.

  4. Pass184,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    184,586 miles
    Test number
    378295362742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,586 miles (+1,106)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,586 miles
    Test number
    248643295470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    183,480 miles
    Test number
    920384563147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail183,480 miles (+10)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,480 miles
    Test number
    640312264288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass183,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    183,470 miles
    Test number
    247329730991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail183,470 miles (+7,831)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,470 miles
    Test number
    668395736067
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass175,639 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    175,639 miles
    Test number
    944471152557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,535 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    169,535 miles
    Test number
    686152644350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass162,402 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    162,402 miles
    Test number
    695953743326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking around walls and tread.

  13. Fail162,402 miles (+6,468)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,402 miles
    Test number
    725720943304
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking around walls and tread.

  14. Pass155,934 miles (-89,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    829055342381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass245,153 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    245,153 miles
    Test number
    616770812031
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail245,035 miles (+96,927)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,035 miles
    Test number
    137419902011
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass148,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    148,108 miles
    Test number
    545634111053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,108 miles (+4,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,108 miles
    Test number
    725774311038
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass143,455 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    230104510002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass138,252 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    184870629009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,809 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    133,809 miles
    Test number
    984547418062
    • 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)

  22. Pass127,303 miles (+6,613)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,303 miles
    Test number
    410344427038
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMicro switch fitted to rear suspension on o/s insecure,

  23. Pass120,690 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    722756826076
    • NoteCant see brake pads
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T818 BVA

Does T818 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T818 BVA expired on 3 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T818 BVA?
The MOT on T818 BVA expired on 3 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T818 BVA done?
T818 BVA was recorded at 193,515 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 4,400 miles a year.
Has T818 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 BVA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T818 BVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T818 BVA find?
T818 BVA failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front lower track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear, and 10 more.

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