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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T85 VAJMOT history

T85 VAJ is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,001 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 VAJ was last recorded at 119,001 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,515 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,001 miles
  • 2024 – 117,515 miles
  • 2023 – 115,729 miles
  • 2022 – 115,078 miles
  • 2021 – 109,718 miles
  • 2020 – 104,624 miles
  • 2019 – 101,906 miles
  • 2018 – 98,861 miles
  • 2017 – 94,699 miles
  • 2016 – 90,550 miles
  • 2015 – 82,327 miles
  • 2014 – 80,045 miles
  • 2013 – 74,781 miles
  • 2012 – 70,999 miles
  • 2011 – 69,829 miles
  • 2010 – 68,322 miles
  • 2009 – 66,235 miles
  • 2008 – 61,101 miles
  • 2007 – 59,373 miles
  • 2006 – 54,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,001 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside swivel housing mounting ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in edges of tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,001 miles (+1,486)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    719733053936
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside swivel housing mounting ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in edges of tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,515 miles (+1,786)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    374594756666
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers sill panel holed/corroded

  3. Pass115,729 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    999508206284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,078 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    959492783266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,718 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,718 miles
    Test number
    687379317041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,624 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    482028765981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,906 miles (+3,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    801312480850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt together flange between centre and rear sections of exhaust system badly corroded

  8. Pass98,861 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    334467609167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,699 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,699 miles
    Test number
    968175944681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,550 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    608669634985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,327 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    463629232283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,045 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    358181014333
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass74,781 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,781 miles
    Test number
    805315913355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,999 miles (+1,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    986322192228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  15. Pass69,829 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,829 miles
    Test number
    199140491286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,322 miles (+2,087)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    622338990257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass66,235 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    433406919355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    330325408396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,100 miles (+1,727)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,100 miles
    Test number
    864225608375
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen

  20. Pass59,373 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    454256507431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,070 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    591066906323
    • NoteH/brake & foot brake low effort

Questions about T85 VAJ

Does T85 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 VAJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T85 VAJ?
The MOT on T85 VAJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 VAJ done?
T85 VAJ was recorded at 119,001 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has T85 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 VAJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on T85 VAJ 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 T85 VAJ find?
T85 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside swivel housing mounting ball joint gaiters split; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn bald; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in edges of tread areas of tyres.

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