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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T981 TPPMOT history

T981 TPP is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
133,297 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 TPP was last recorded at 133,297 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,314 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
5,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,297 miles
  • 2021 – 130,314 miles
  • 2020 – 126,439 miles
  • 2019 – 122,984 miles
  • 2018 – 117,789 miles
  • 2017 – 112,325 miles
  • 2016 – 107,588 miles
  • 2015 – 101,324 miles
  • 2014 – 93,857 miles
  • 2013 – 85,457 miles
  • 2012 – 78,613 miles
  • 2011 – 74,236 miles
  • 2010 – 69,142 miles
  • 2009 – 64,198 miles
  • 2008 – 57,509 miles
  • 2007 – 50,000 miles
  • 2006 – 46,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,297 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front and rear antiroll bar damper pipes corroded and leaking slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,297 miles (+2,983)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    328560517065
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass130,314 miles (+3,875)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,314 miles
    Test number
    365713650152
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Pass126,439 miles (+3,455)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,439 miles
    Test number
    775413651991
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,984 miles (+5,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,984 miles
    Test number
    517545036514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,789 miles (+5,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    964669016706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    535631932481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens broken but no white light showing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of transfer g/ box

  7. Fail112,325 miles (+4,737)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    163956539436
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens broken but no white light showing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of transfer g/ box

  8. Pass107,588 miles (+173)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    598984983717
    • AdvisoryFront and rear antiroll bar damper pipes corroded and leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail107,415 miles (+6,091)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,415 miles
    Test number
    821745208199
    • DangerousCentre Front Fuel system component leaking Engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear antiroll bar damper pipes corroded and leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass101,324 miles (+7,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,324 miles
    Test number
    778745705286
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass93,857 miles (+8,400)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    965039214238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass85,457 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    747308213243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,445 miles (+6,832)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    627155903231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass78,613 miles (+4,377)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    535305002298
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass74,236 miles (+5,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,236 miles
    Test number
    296240801233
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass69,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    253918190165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,142 miles (+4,944)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    260677290401
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass64,198 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    243475409291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear underside fuel filter badly coroded

  19. Fail64,198 miles (+6,689)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    303815709268
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear underside fuel filter badly coroded

  20. Pass57,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    434734808256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,509 miles (+7,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    680804408248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail50,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    751449297154
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

  23. Pass50,000 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    950719297133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    304502706476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 TPP

Does T981 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 TPP expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 TPP?
The MOT on T981 TPP expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 TPP done?
T981 TPP was recorded at 133,297 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
Has T981 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 TPP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on T981 TPP 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 TPP find?
T981 TPP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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