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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T97 TAAMOT history

T97 TAA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
190,110 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 TAA
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 TAA was last recorded at 190,110 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 1,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2007: 86,429 miles, lower than 741,532 miles on 20 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,361 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,110 miles
  • 2022 – 188,361 miles
  • 2021 – 186,327 miles
  • 2020 – 182,330 miles
  • 2018 – 177,499 miles
  • 2017 – 171,881 miles
  • 2016 – 161,796 miles
  • 2015 – 159,377 miles
  • 2014 – 154,904 miles
  • 2013 – 150,088 miles
  • 2012 – 140,170 miles
  • 2011 – 129,046 miles
  • 2010 – 118,540 miles
  • 2009 – 108,551 miles
  • 2008 – 97,100 miles
  • 2007 – 86,429 miles
  • 2006 – 741,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive enging (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox T. box and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle body corroded in various sections outside of prescribed areas

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,110 miles (+1,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,110 miles
    Test number
    508430498065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive enging (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox T. box and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle body corroded in various sections outside of prescribed areas

  2. Pass188,361 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,361 miles
    Test number
    765532281739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle body floor corroded in various sections but outside of prescribed areas

  3. Pass186,327 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,327 miles
    Test number
    422876493331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass182,330 miles (+4,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,330 miles
    Test number
    210962835758
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass177,499 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    177,499 miles
    Test number
    517156002672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,491 miles (+5,610)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,491 miles
    Test number
    273167548342
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  7. Pass171,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,881 miles
    Test number
    741115982576
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail171,881 miles (+10,085)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,881 miles
    Test number
    600867186114
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass161,796 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,796 miles
    Test number
    289642183182
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass159,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,377 miles
    Test number
    887477415164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  11. Fail159,377 miles (+4,473)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,377 miles
    Test number
    198675105141
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Pass154,904 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,904 miles
    Test number
    446200174031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass150,088 miles (+9,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    150,088 miles
    Test number
    189107873075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,170 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    605248382053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,046 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,046 miles
    Test number
    409724371009
    • 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)

  16. Fail129,019 miles (+10,479)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,019 miles
    Test number
    199423771098
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass118,540 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,540 miles
    Test number
    384192180080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail118,537 miles (+9,986)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    450688070011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass108,551 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    392571299036
    • 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. Fail108,536 miles (+11,436)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    161950899080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass97,100 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    692532878060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail97,080 miles (+10,651)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    822791078013
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass86,429 miles (-655,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    493732297022
    • NoteStonechip to windscreen

  24. Pass741,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    741,532 miles
    Test number
    901049876037
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes in to rear flexis corroded

Questions about T97 TAA

Does T97 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 TAA expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 TAA?
The MOT on T97 TAA expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 TAA done?
T97 TAA was recorded at 190,110 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023.
Has T97 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 TAA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T97 TAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T97 TAA find?
T97 TAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive enging; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox t. box and both diffs, and 2 more.

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