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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T830 VVWMOT history

T830 VVW is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
204,988 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T830 VVW was last recorded at 204,988 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2012: 169,689 miles, lower than 269,104 miles on 23 Jun 2011.

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
204,952 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,988 miles
  • 2022 – 204,574 miles
  • 2020 – 197,655 miles
  • 2019 – 188,895 miles
  • 2017 – 184,296 miles
  • 2016 – 184,271 miles
  • 2015 – 181,408 miles
  • 2014 – 178,016 miles
  • 2013 – 174,695 miles
  • 2012 – 169,689 miles
  • 2011 – 269,104 miles
  • 2010 – 155,954 miles
  • 2009 – 143,841 miles
  • 2008 – 135,155 miles
  • 2007 – 126,273 miles
  • 2006 – 118,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,988 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • No rear seats or belts fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nsf coil spring not fully located

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,988 miles (+36)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    204,988 miles
    Test number
    508996305300
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail204,952 miles (+378)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,952 miles
    Test number
    347896750528
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass204,574 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    204,574 miles
    Test number
    476033107636
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted
    • AdvisoryNsf coil spring not fully located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  4. Fail204,572 miles (+6,917)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,572 miles
    Test number
    324677449363
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted
    • AdvisoryNsf coil spring not fully located
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  5. Pass197,655 miles (+3)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,655 miles
    Test number
    629801343745
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front body mount is corroded

  6. Fail197,652 miles (+8,757)7 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,652 miles
    Test number
    749270230303
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive soot from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front abs pump mount is missing, pump is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front body mount is corroded

  7. Pass188,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,895 miles
    Test number
    630563531763
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail188,887 miles (+4,591)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,887 miles
    Test number
    694241137308
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass184,296 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    184,296 miles
    Test number
    371440939095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,271 miles (+2,863)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,271 miles
    Test number
    687166045445
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail181,408 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,408 miles
    Test number
    128228985153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass181,408 miles (+3,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    181,408 miles
    Test number
    916238285161
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass178,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    178,016 miles
    Test number
    145322984101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail178,016 miles (+3,321)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,016 miles
    Test number
    585322084179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass174,695 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    174,695 miles
    Test number
    369177693102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail174,678 miles (+4,989)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,678 miles
    Test number
    665429983105
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  17. Pass169,689 miles (-99,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    169,689 miles
    Test number
    886321992145
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Fail269,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,104 miles
    Test number
    236564371407
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass167,263 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    167,263 miles
    Test number
    845724471167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail155,954 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,954 miles
    Test number
    171649470108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass155,954 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    155,954 miles
    Test number
    654579170169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,841 miles (+8,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    452692669102
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass135,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    354833288127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail135,155 miles (+8,882)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    650653188129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass126,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    126,273 miles
    Test number
    342546787163
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail126,273 miles (+7,990)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,273 miles
    Test number
    931466587111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass118,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    118,283 miles
    Test number
    533634286129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T830 VVW

Does T830 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T830 VVW expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T830 VVW?
The MOT on T830 VVW expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T830 VVW done?
T830 VVW was recorded at 204,988 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has T830 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 VVW has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T830 VVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T830 VVW find?
T830 VVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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