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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T897 UGFMOT history

T897 UGF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2022
Mileage
181,342 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 UGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T897 UGF was last recorded at 181,342 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 2,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,211 miles · 9 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,131 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,342 miles
  • 2021 – 179,211 miles
  • 2020 – 176,207 miles
  • 2019 – 173,798 miles
  • 2018 – 170,549 miles
  • 2017 – 167,758 miles
  • 2016 – 159,143 miles
  • 2015 – 153,402 miles
  • 2014 – 148,877 miles
  • 2013 – 138,202 miles
  • 2012 – 129,177 miles
  • 2011 – 123,709 miles
  • 2010 – 120,920 miles
  • 2009 – 114,283 miles
  • 2008 – 106,706 miles
  • 2007 – 99,034 miles
  • 2006 – 90,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,342 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle onto brake backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Handbrake has limited reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,342 miles (+2,131)10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,342 miles
    Test number
    402488120735
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle onto brake backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass179,211 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,211 miles
    Test number
    568110839672
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,208 miles (+3,001)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,208 miles
    Test number
    803673878868
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,207 miles (+2,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,207 miles
    Test number
    339931110640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass173,798 miles (+3,249)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,798 miles
    Test number
    582687041894
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Dip beam slightly reduced output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass170,549 miles (+2,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,549 miles
    Test number
    241695574500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass167,758 miles (+8,615)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,758 miles
    Test number
    359963919396
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to offside rear loading valve

  8. Pass159,143 miles (+5,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,143 miles
    Test number
    618613761061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass153,402 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,402 miles
    Test number
    248817045081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass148,877 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,877 miles
    Test number
    158419364058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail148,774 miles (+10,572)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,774 miles
    Test number
    749375864021
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass138,202 miles (+9,025)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    225656903444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear lens broken

  13. Pass129,177 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    827608492022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,709 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    367497091048
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail123,709 miles (+2,789)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    265015091061
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass120,920 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    370119800133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear diff seal weeping

  17. Fail120,920 miles (+6,637)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    881299800133
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear diff seal weeping

  18. Pass114,283 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    330868109176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail114,283 miles (+7,577)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    791974409170
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass106,706 miles (+7,672)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    624140008135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear slightly perished

  21. Pass99,034 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    750067007132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,160 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    510831206114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight misting of oil on the offside reart brake back plate

  23. Fail90,160 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    932181806176
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight misting of oil on the offside rear brake back plate

Questions about T897 UGF

Does T897 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 UGF expired on 8 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 UGF?
The MOT on T897 UGF expired on 8 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 UGF done?
T897 UGF was recorded at 181,342 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has T897 UGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 UGF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T897 UGF 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 T897 UGF find?
T897 UGF failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 16 more.

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