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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V83 TAWMOT history

V83 TAW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

V83 TAW silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
176,890 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 TAW
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 TAW was last recorded at 176,890 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,886 miles · 1 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,890 miles
  • 2020 – 176,886 miles
  • 2018 – 161,048 miles
  • 2016 – 161,042 miles
  • 2015 – 161,020 miles
  • 2011 – 148,141 miles
  • 2010 – 138,053 miles
  • 2009 – 130,713 miles
  • 2007 – 117,060 miles
  • 2006 – 102,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,890 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,890 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    176,890 miles
    Test number
    210052187789
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  2. Pass176,886 miles (+15,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,886 miles
    Test number
    287282171105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass161,048 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,048 miles
    Test number
    833431520292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,042 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    408566542765
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass161,020 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,020 miles
    Test number
    100768390567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,010 miles (+12,869)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,010 miles
    Test number
    576458905843
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Numerous points as marked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Numerous points as marked (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass148,141 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    167557901359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear (both) Brake disc(s) severely pitted
    • NoteRear (both) Suspension bump stop(s) missing

  8. Fail148,141 miles (+10,088)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    689366301387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear (both) Brake disc(s) severely pitted
    • NoteRear (both) Suspension bump stop(s) missing

  9. Pass138,053 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    138,053 miles
    Test number
    642984560262
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has nail in and going out of shape
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has nail in and going out of shape

  10. Fail138,050 miles (+7,337)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,050 miles
    Test number
    921361450281
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has nail in and going out of shape
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has nail in and going out of shape

  11. Pass130,713 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    130,713 miles
    Test number
    182415809266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,547 miles (+13,487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,547 miles
    Test number
    861531299107
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass117,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    294951247146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    880664637154
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSlight play in drag link on steering box, †n/s/f running light inop

  15. Pass102,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    102,592 miles
    Test number
    923249856059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,579 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    553439056026
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s trackrod end and drop arm link

Questions about V83 TAW

Does V83 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 TAW expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 TAW?
The MOT on V83 TAW expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 TAW done?
V83 TAW was recorded at 176,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 4,556 miles a year.
Has V83 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 TAW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on V83 TAW 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 V83 TAW find?
V83 TAW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: under body rusty.

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