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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

T978 VUKMOT history

T978 VUK is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
167,899 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 VUK was last recorded at 167,899 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,314 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
585 miles
Average per year
3,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,899 miles
  • 2021 – 167,314 miles
  • 2020 – 165,056 miles
  • 2019 – 160,141 miles
  • 2018 – 156,081 miles
  • 2016 – 151,173 miles
  • 2015 – 150,928 miles
  • 2014 – 149,814 miles
  • 2012 – 145,423 miles
  • 2011 – 143,030 miles
  • 2010 – 139,145 miles
  • 2009 – 134,598 miles
  • 2008 – 130,900 miles
  • 2007 – 125,445 miles
  • 2006 – 119,107 miles
  • 2005 – 108,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,899 miles
    Test number
    300007169750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,899 miles (+585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,899 miles
    Test number
    265029170716
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass167,314 miles (+2,258)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,314 miles
    Test number
    594774149808
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass165,056 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,056 miles
    Test number
    579719201526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,141 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,141 miles
    Test number
    820843425352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,081 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,081 miles
    Test number
    620355101263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,173 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    710862656937
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear belts
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working

  8. Pass150,928 miles (+1,114)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,928 miles
    Test number
    287305815186
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail149,814 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,814 miles
    Test number
    766630134114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Pass149,814 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,814 miles
    Test number
    926530034167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass145,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    145,423 miles
    Test number
    468425812389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,423 miles (+2,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,423 miles
    Test number
    529505212371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Fail143,030 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    257498811384
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass143,030 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    767418211302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    139,145 miles
    Test number
    202082980229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,145 miles (+4,547)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,145 miles
    Test number
    684883270299
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass134,598 miles (+3,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    134,598 miles
    Test number
    482268089285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight weap from steering box

  18. Pass130,900 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    130,900 miles
    Test number
    542349988213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass125,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    342250567499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,445 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    564590967230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,107 miles (+10,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    100205166269
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    421790695296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 VUK

Does T978 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 VUK expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 VUK?
The MOT on T978 VUK expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 VUK done?
T978 VUK was recorded at 167,899 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 3,324 miles a year.
Has T978 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 VUK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T978 VUK 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 VUK find?
T978 VUK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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