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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T955 SDVMOT history

T955 SDV is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
177,839 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 SDV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T955 SDV was last recorded at 177,839 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 13,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,000 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,839 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,839 miles
  • 2021 – 164,000 miles
  • 2020 – 159,001 miles
  • 2018 – 156,536 miles
  • 2017 – 153,672 miles
  • 2016 – 148,986 miles
  • 2015 – 147,814 miles
  • 2014 – 141,030 miles
  • 2012 – 135,568 miles
  • 2011 – 132,373 miles
  • 2010 – 128,754 miles
  • 2009 – 125,852 miles
  • 2008 – 113,655 miles
  • 2007 – 100,859 miles
  • 2006 – 81,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,839 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,839 miles (+13,839)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,839 miles
    Test number
    267625564430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass164,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,000 miles
    Test number
    160192676635
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail164,000 miles (+4,999)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,000 miles
    Test number
    570782419267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,001 miles (+2,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    675893441931
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four piited (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass156,536 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    186149232347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,384 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,384 miles
    Test number
    287791930888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,672 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,672 miles
    Test number
    846790160229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,986 miles (+1,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,986 miles
    Test number
    771795254300
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure heavily corroded

  9. Pass147,814 miles (+84)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    905278265008
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth sides rear chassis slightly corroded and starting to split
    • NoteFront prop joints dry and have wear .attenion required
    • NoteVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  10. Fail147,730 miles (+6,700)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,730 miles
    Test number
    185551855074
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll coil springs appear fitted in the wrong order, attention required
    • NoteBoth sides rear chassis slightly corroded and starting to split
    • NoteFront prop joints dry and have wear. attention required

  11. Pass141,030 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,030 miles
    Test number
    787379464085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteN/s front marker light out

  12. Fail141,017 miles (+5,449)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,017 miles
    Test number
    539776754007
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteN/s front marker light out

  13. Pass135,568 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    618534222362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass132,373 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    228858721333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass128,754 miles (+64)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    128,754 miles
    Test number
    492689010319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Fail128,690 miles (+2,838)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    810074210386
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass125,852 miles (+12,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    125,852 miles
    Test number
    440228039433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass113,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    612032238397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,650 miles (+12,791)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    471142938441
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass100,859 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    463728837431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,851 miles (+12,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    913176167034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass81,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    994537966044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T955 SDV

Does T955 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T955 SDV expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T955 SDV?
The MOT on T955 SDV expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T955 SDV done?
T955 SDV was recorded at 177,839 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has T955 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 SDV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T955 SDV 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 T955 SDV find?
T955 SDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, and 5 more.

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