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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T885 DGDMOT history

T885 DGD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
115,633 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 DGD
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 DGD was last recorded at 115,633 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,632 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,633 miles
  • 2022 – 114,040 miles
  • 2020 – 109,683 miles
  • 2019 – 108,601 miles
  • 2018 – 107,855 miles
  • 2017 – 106,583 miles
  • 2016 – 105,048 miles
  • 2015 – 103,260 miles
  • 2014 – 98,810 miles
  • 2013 – 92,079 miles
  • 2012 – 86,133 miles
  • 2011 – 80,550 miles
  • 2010 – 75,165 miles
  • 2009 – 68,797 miles
  • 2008 – 61,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all starting (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    773601207111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,632 miles (+1,592)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,632 miles
    Test number
    612184200592
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,040 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    135322813226
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,683 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    226635240222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded and very dry requires underseal

  5. Pass108,601 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    618784130987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around chassis and suspension components

  6. Pass107,855 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    651892829396
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all starting (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail107,853 miles (+1,270)3 dangerous12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    543287881220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all starting (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass106,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    886968120785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail106,583 miles (+1,535)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    863694246501
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass105,048 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    849185675377
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail105,041 miles (+1,781)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    748711400745
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass103,260 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    157723835421
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side steps corroding

  13. Fail103,255 miles (+4,445)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,255 miles
    Test number
    779558125021
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side steps corroding

  14. Pass98,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    978241134054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail98,809 miles (+6,730)3 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,809 miles
    Test number
    365547924085
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass92,079 miles (+5,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,079 miles
    Test number
    195448003482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,133 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    527237222039
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteStone chips on windowscreen.

  18. Fail86,133 miles (+5,583)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    895187422086
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteStone chips on windowscreen.

  19. Pass80,550 miles (+5,385)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,550 miles
    Test number
    249160021036
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll fourtyres low

  20. Pass75,165 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    110556620402
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail75,165 miles (+6,368)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    210876220000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass68,797 miles (+7,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,797 miles
    Test number
    363096529021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail61,132 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    344161128017
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside indicator lamp dull

  24. Pass61,132 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    712091928067
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside indicator lamp dull

Questions about T885 DGD

Does T885 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 DGD expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 DGD?
The MOT on T885 DGD expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 DGD done?
T885 DGD was recorded at 115,633 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has T885 DGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 DGD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T885 DGD 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 T885 DGD find?
T885 DGD passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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