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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T981 VAMMOT history

T981 VAM is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
133,214 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 VAM was last recorded at 133,214 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 1,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,341 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,873 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,214 miles
  • 2024 – 131,341 miles
  • 2023 – 130,707 miles
  • 2022 – 130,589 miles
  • 2021 – 128,421 miles
  • 2020 – 126,039 miles
  • 2019 – 125,917 miles
  • 2018 – 125,731 miles
  • 2017 – 123,037 miles
  • 2016 – 118,262 miles
  • 2015 – 112,349 miles
  • 2014 – 105,944 miles
  • 2013 – 102,104 miles
  • 2012 – 97,471 miles
  • 2011 – 92,532 miles
  • 2010 – 86,476 miles
  • 2009 – 78,056 miles
  • 2008 – 69,206 miles
  • 2007 – 58,638 miles
  • 2006 – 46,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • N/s/r brake slight bind

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering/box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,214 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,214 miles
    Test number
    364039022980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,341 miles (+634)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,341 miles
    Test number
    721918789158
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arch rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass130,707 miles (+118)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,707 miles
    Test number
    694177084343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassi legs corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower inner arch slight corrosion

  4. Pass130,589 miles (+53)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,589 miles
    Test number
    266727117292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassi front to rear tatty with corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel lines slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  5. Fail130,536 miles (+2,115)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    512798994895
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassi front to rear tatty with corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel lines slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  6. Pass128,421 miles (+2,382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    763422210887
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassi slight corrosion

  7. Pass126,039 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    182477147520
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassi legs/ rear cross member corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel lines front to rear corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working

  8. Pass125,917 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    794807975132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bracket (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bracket (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension levelling link broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the gearbox

  9. Fail125,883 miles (+152)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    876204784950
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bracket (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bracket (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension levelling link broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the gearbox

  10. Pass125,731 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    257146308062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,723 miles (+2,686)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    409801581406
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion by abs mounting

  12. Pass123,037 miles (+4,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    190772161064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering/box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEx/mtg broken

  13. Pass118,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    145067968277
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering/box (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail118,262 miles (+5,913)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    225234372686
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering/box (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass112,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    386656225148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,349 miles (+6,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    256416525406
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass105,944 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    268815234409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,104 miles (+4,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    588443943150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail97,471 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,471 miles
    Test number
    216656162485
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass97,471 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,471 miles
    Test number
    356756262190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass92,532 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    497904461116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    602015560102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,470 miles (+8,414)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    743425960185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,056 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    782722469117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,206 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    831925268136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,199 miles (+10,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    453454168145
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,638 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,638 miles
    Test number
    690420777181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    901840576185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    961085465141
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T981 VAM

Does T981 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 VAM expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 VAM?
The MOT on T981 VAM expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 VAM done?
T981 VAM was recorded at 133,214 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has T981 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 VAM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T981 VAM 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 VAM find?
T981 VAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive.

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