Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T977 VAMMOT history
T977 VAM is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 212,023 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T977 VAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T977 VAM was last recorded at 212,023 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 209,235 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,788 miles
- Average per year
- 6,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,023 miles
- 2024 – 209,235 miles
- 2023 – 206,767 miles
- 2022 – 203,303 miles
- 2021 – 198,872 miles
- 2020 – 184,589 miles
- 2019 – 176,318 miles
- 2018 – 169,669 miles
- 2017 – 159,974 miles
- 2016 – 153,612 miles
- 2015 – 146,577 miles
- 2014 – 136,346 miles
- 2013 – 126,947 miles
- 2012 – 120,866 miles
- 2011 – 116,938 miles
- 2010 – 111,875 miles
- 2009 – 107,299 miles
- 2008 – 98,858 miles
- 2007 – 90,783 miles
- 2006 – 85,020 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,023 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Surface corrosion to front and middle areas of vehicle underside.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,023 miles (+2,788)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 212,023 miles
- Test number
- 213807303603
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass209,235 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 209,235 miles
- Test number
- 803096655545
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass206,767 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 206,767 miles
- Test number
- 940927262915
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass203,303 miles (+4,431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 203,303 miles
- Test number
- 490634085320
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,872 miles (+14,283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 198,872 miles
- Test number
- 901642931751
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass184,589 miles (+8,271)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 184,589 miles
- Test number
- 997098569257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,318 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 176,318 miles
- Test number
- 399710165922
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and middle areas of vehicle underside.
Fail176,313 miles (+6,644)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,313 miles
- Test number
- 399343585412
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and middle areas of vehicle underside.
Pass169,669 miles (+9,695)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 169,669 miles
- Test number
- 992145603953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,974 miles (+6,362)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 159,974 miles
- Test number
- 433937251579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,612 miles (+7,035)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 153,612 miles
- Test number
- 649380523996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,577 miles (+10,231)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 146,577 miles
- Test number
- 379764055109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,346 miles (+9,399)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 136,346 miles
- Test number
- 268378144171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,947 miles (+6,081)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 126,947 miles
- Test number
- 748145943179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,866 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 120,866 miles
- Test number
- 268546642465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn off low on shoulders
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn off low on inner shoulder
- NoteSlight bind from o/s/f brake
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
- NoteSurface rust underside
Fail120,866 miles (+3,928)1 failure4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,866 miles
- Test number
- 418705442157
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn off low on shoulders
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn off low on inner shoulder
- NoteSlight bind from o/s/f brake
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
- NoteSurface rust underside
Pass116,938 miles (+5,063)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 116,938 miles
- Test number
- 215004741451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteSurface rust on underside of vehicle
Pass111,875 miles (+4,576)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,875 miles
- Test number
- 772207330155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass107,299 miles (+12)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 107,299 miles
- Test number
- 592298049172
- NoteNsr bump stop missing
- NoteRear brake pads will need replacing 5000 miles approx
- NoteRear tyres just below 2mm tread recommend replacement
- NoteSome play nsf rear track rod end
Fail107,287 miles (+8,429)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,287 miles
- Test number
- 101727149192
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNsr bump stop missing
- NoteRear brake pads will need replacing 5000 miles approx
- NoteRear tyres just below 2mm tread recommend replacement
- NoteSome play nsf rear track rod end
Pass98,858 miles (+8,075)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 98,858 miles
- Test number
- 244535338191
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin !!!!!, advise to change immediately.
Pass90,783 miles (+5,763)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 90,783 miles
- Test number
- 910855857123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 85,020 miles
- Test number
- 134149086273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T977 VAM
- Does T977 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 VAM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T977 VAM?
- The MOT on T977 VAM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T977 VAM done?
- T977 VAM was recorded at 212,023 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
- Has T977 VAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T977 VAM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on T977 VAM 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 T977 VAM find?
- T977 VAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all corroded; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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