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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T996 VEVMOT history

T996 VEV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
230,190 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T996 VEV was last recorded at 230,190 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 9,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,349 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
9,841 miles
Average per year
7,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,190 miles
  • 2024 – 220,349 miles
  • 2023 – 208,915 miles
  • 2022 – 202,707 miles
  • 2021 – 198,805 miles
  • 2020 – 193,350 miles
  • 2019 – 185,253 miles
  • 2018 – 176,761 miles
  • 2017 – 171,293 miles
  • 2016 – 166,227 miles
  • 2015 – 152,059 miles
  • 2014 – 152,013 miles
  • 2012 – 140,202 miles
  • 2011 – 132,509 miles
  • 2010 – 122,327 miles
  • 2009 – 115,256 miles
  • 2008 – 108,181 miles
  • 2007 – 96,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,190 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under master cylinder servo area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,190 miles (+9,841)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,190 miles
    Test number
    768430761392
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under master cylinder servo area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass220,349 miles (+11,434)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    220,349 miles
    Test number
    667703883598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass208,915 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    208,915 miles
    Test number
    726113969639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,707 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    202,707 miles
    Test number
    415651235585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,805 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,805 miles
    Test number
    162502316477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,350 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,350 miles
    Test number
    459592835453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,253 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    185,253 miles
    Test number
    588173929864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,761 miles
    Test number
    716318566728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail176,761 miles (+5,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,761 miles
    Test number
    232930469996
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside inner sill corroded[advice] (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass171,293 miles (+5,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,293 miles
    Test number
    830761779349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass166,227 miles (+14,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,227 miles
    Test number
    501743910738
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front no tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass152,059 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,059 miles
    Test number
    537924445070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass152,013 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    246498554287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail152,012 miles (+11,810)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    725085854237
    • FailureOffside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass140,202 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,202 miles
    Test number
    627955342346
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail140,195 miles (+7,686)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,195 miles
    Test number
    286729032300
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass132,509 miles (+29)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    132,509 miles
    Test number
    589288521336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail132,480 miles (+10,153)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    279290021361
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass122,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    122,327 miles
    Test number
    480399810354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail122,327 miles (+7,071)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,327 miles
    Test number
    111455210381
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass115,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    501072829314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,256 miles (+7,075)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    703351029392
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass108,181 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,181 miles
    Test number
    503375858224
    • NoteAdv exhaust hanging brackets corroded
    • NoteStrong adv both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

  24. Fail108,179 miles (+11,574)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    790109348265
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdv exhaust hanging brackets corroded
    • NoteAdv nearside front wheel tight to turn
    • NoteAdv offside front brake pads half worn

  25. Pass96,605 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    143852477412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,569 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,569 miles
    Test number
    223595567000
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T996 VEV

Does T996 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 VEV expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 VEV?
The MOT on T996 VEV expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 VEV done?
T996 VEV was recorded at 230,190 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 7,307 miles a year.
Has T996 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 VEV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T996 VEV 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 T996 VEV find?
T996 VEV failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: central front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under master cylinder servo area, and 7 more.

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