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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T981 TCDMOT history

T981 TCD is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 248,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
248,196 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 TCD
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 TCD was last recorded at 248,196 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 12,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,863 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,333 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 248,196 miles
  • 2022 – 235,863 miles
  • 2021 – 231,212 miles
  • 2020 – 225,044 miles
  • 2019 – 219,597 miles
  • 2018 – 213,214 miles
  • 2017 – 205,648 miles
  • 2016 – 198,972 miles
  • 2015 – 192,565 miles
  • 2014 – 185,177 miles
  • 2013 – 177,751 miles
  • 2012 – 169,884 miles
  • 2011 – 164,355 miles
  • 2009 – 151,850 miles
  • 2008 – 141,534 miles
  • 2007 – 135,305 miles
  • 2006 – 123,820 miles
  • 2005 – 109,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,196 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,196 miles (+12,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    248,196 miles
    Test number
    2411426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass235,863 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    235,863 miles
    Test number
    867068732357
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail235,863 miles (+4,651)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,863 miles
    Test number
    366032325798
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass231,212 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    231,212 miles
    Test number
    971485278339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail231,210 miles (+6,166)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,210 miles
    Test number
    139556755839
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass225,044 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    225,044 miles
    Test number
    211147319933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass219,597 miles (+6,383)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    219,597 miles
    Test number
    638361538885
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass213,214 miles (+7,566)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,214 miles
    Test number
    564512490491
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass205,648 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    205,648 miles
    Test number
    235731505205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,972 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,972 miles
    Test number
    964841726025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,565 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    192,565 miles
    Test number
    551089527132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,177 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    185,177 miles
    Test number
    346842544466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,751 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    177,751 miles
    Test number
    869558643273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass174,959 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    174,959 miles
    Test number
    218397563019
    • NoteOil leak osf of engine
    • NoteOsr hub oil seal starting to leak oil

  15. Fail174,958 miles (+5,074)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,958 miles
    Test number
    606654663015
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak osf of engine
    • NoteOsr hub oil seal starting to leak oil

  16. Pass169,884 miles (+5,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    169,884 miles
    Test number
    848586942024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass164,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    164,355 miles
    Test number
    849666621044
    • NoteFront dif seal leaking
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking

  18. Fail164,355 miles (+12,505)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,355 miles
    Test number
    439146021079
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront dif seal leaking
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking

  19. Pass151,850 miles (+10,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,850 miles
    Test number
    123296759323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAbs lamp slow to go out
    • NoteHand brake lever travel

  20. Pass141,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    434202109032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail141,534 miles (+992)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    371784768393
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass140,542 miles (+5,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    140,542 miles
    Test number
    894127938052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe damaged

  23. Pass135,305 miles (+11,485)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    681674917256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear of exhaust system damaged

  24. Pass123,820 miles (+13,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    123,820 miles
    Test number
    804225696194
    • NoteOil leak from both diffs

  25. Pass109,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    251913095137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T981 TCD

Does T981 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 TCD expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 TCD?
The MOT on T981 TCD expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 TCD done?
T981 TCD was recorded at 248,196 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has T981 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 TCD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T981 TCD 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 T981 TCD find?
T981 TCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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