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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T97 BFWMOT history

T97 BFW is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,700 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 BFW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 BFW was last recorded at 160,700 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,793 miles · 16 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,700 miles
  • 2021 – 158,793 miles
  • 2020 – 156,626 miles
  • 2019 – 155,390 miles
  • 2018 – 152,811 miles
  • 2017 – 151,788 miles
  • 2016 – 149,780 miles
  • 2015 – 140,299 miles
  • 2014 – 132,180 miles
  • 2013 – 129,146 miles
  • 2012 – 121,249 miles
  • 2010 – 112,450 miles
  • 2008 – 96,914 miles
  • 2007 – 87,413 miles
  • 2006 – 75,839 miles
  • 2005 – 60,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,700 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,700 miles
    Test number
    811422541228
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,793 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,793 miles
    Test number
    220907087542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,626 miles (+1,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,626 miles
    Test number
    775469343217
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,390 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,390 miles
    Test number
    686736474579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,811 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,811 miles
    Test number
    790964044425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,788 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,788 miles
    Test number
    551164356404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    844403605949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail149,780 miles (+9,481)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    956106317044
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass140,299 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    539526515058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,289 miles (+8,109)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    889732415089
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Pass132,180 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,180 miles
    Test number
    488587214023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,146 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    106504203009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  13. Fail129,145 miles (+7,896)1 dangerous12 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    159243203081
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Pass121,249 miles (+8,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,249 miles
    Test number
    646422812094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass112,450 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    903617450360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,277 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    571091210086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,914 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,914 miles
    Test number
    543302458334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,465 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    540674908089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,413 miles (+11,574)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    770451367330
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  20. Pass75,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    540513556376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,838 miles (+15,774)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    832023356338
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass60,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    431442265463
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T97 BFW

Does T97 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 BFW is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T97 BFW?
The MOT on T97 BFW is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 BFW done?
T97 BFW was recorded at 160,700 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has T97 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 BFW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T97 BFW 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 T97 BFW find?
T97 BFW passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; oil leak, but not excessive.

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