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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T978 BROMOT history

T978 BRO is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
207,346 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 BRO
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 BRO was last recorded at 207,346 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 3,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,941 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,405 miles
Average per year
6,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,346 miles
  • 2022 – 203,941 miles
  • 2021 – 200,850 miles
  • 2020 – 194,003 miles
  • 2019 – 185,831 miles
  • 2018 – 181,770 miles
  • 2017 – 176,596 miles
  • 2016 – 173,824 miles
  • 2015 – 169,443 miles
  • 2014 – 162,490 miles
  • 2013 – 152,835 miles
  • 2012 – 139,254 miles
  • 2011 – 130,362 miles
  • 2010 – 123,979 miles
  • 2009 – 119,994 miles
  • 2008 – 116,265 miles
  • 2007 – 102,880 miles
  • 2006 – 92,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,346 miles (+3,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,346 miles
    Test number
    999367750951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass203,941 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,941 miles
    Test number
    149201967393
    • MinorNearside 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))

  3. Fail203,923 miles (+3,073)1 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,923 miles
    Test number
    514824366366
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  4. Pass200,850 miles (+6,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    200,850 miles
    Test number
    376438271731
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,003 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,003 miles
    Test number
    149163393713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail194,003 miles (+8,172)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,003 miles
    Test number
    677826571795
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass185,831 miles (+4,061)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,831 miles
    Test number
    748467490111
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,770 miles (+5,174)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,770 miles
    Test number
    113575723938
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass176,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,596 miles
    Test number
    647552005824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail176,596 miles (+2,772)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,596 miles
    Test number
    578464191029
    • FailureFuel system component leaking top of engine (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass173,824 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    173,824 miles
    Test number
    201069969983
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail173,817 miles (+4,374)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,817 miles
    Test number
    639711611427
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass169,443 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,443 miles
    Test number
    237486525499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass162,490 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    162,490 miles
    Test number
    276302904483
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail162,490 miles (+9,655)1 failure4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,490 miles
    Test number
    288562204119
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass152,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    152,835 miles
    Test number
    336303803122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,835 miles (+13,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,835 miles
    Test number
    205743203194
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass139,254 miles (+8,892)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    296485802167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,362 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    276336711466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,979 miles (+3,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,979 miles
    Test number
    484553300107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass119,994 miles (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    100054319148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass116,265 miles (+13,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    242008628196
    • NoteSlight wear both rear tyres

  23. Pass102,880 miles (+10,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,880 miles
    Test number
    922351827133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    434749026155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 BRO

Does T978 BRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 BRO expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 BRO?
The MOT on T978 BRO expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 BRO done?
T978 BRO was recorded at 207,346 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 6,569 miles a year.
Has T978 BRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 BRO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 BRO 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 T978 BRO find?
T978 BRO passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear.; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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