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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L98 TFMMOT history

L98 TFM is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

L98 TFM green 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 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
124,611 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 TFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 TFM was last recorded at 124,611 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2016: 12,380 miles, lower than 122,977 miles on 3 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,487 miles · 20 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,611 miles
  • 2018 – 124,487 miles
  • 2017 – 123,890 miles
  • 2016 – 12,380 miles
  • 2015 – 122,977 miles
  • 2014 – 122,922 miles
  • 2013 – 122,213 miles
  • 2012 – 120,753 miles
  • 2011 – 118,666 miles
  • 2010 – 116,974 miles
  • 2009 – 114,743 miles
  • 2008 – 110,219 miles
  • 2006 – 109,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,611 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Body has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,611 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,611 miles
    Test number
    109711821886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,487 miles (+597)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,487 miles
    Test number
    595491222575
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to body (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBump stops missing

  3. Pass123,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,890 miles
    Test number
    510604022941
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Fail123,890 miles (+111,510)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,890 miles
    Test number
    999895156834
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass12,380 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,380 miles
    Test number
    364943890804
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Fail12,380 miles (-110,597)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,380 miles
    Test number
    992359679825
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass122,977 miles (+55)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,977 miles
    Test number
    157893905090
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail122,922 miles (+709)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    457765064392
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass122,213 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,213 miles
    Test number
    207464504000
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  10. Fail122,213 miles (+1,460)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,213 miles
    Test number
    475785563341
    • DangerousFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  11. Pass120,753 miles (+2,087)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,753 miles
    Test number
    125286412173
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass118,666 miles (+1,692)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    317643301123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass116,974 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    824506570058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,962 miles (+2,219)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    163510170431
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass114,743 miles (+4,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    931085379087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass110,219 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    491857908102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    102836906368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,924 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    482956906418
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L98 TFM

Does L98 TFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L98 TFM expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L98 TFM?
The MOT on L98 TFM expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L98 TFM done?
L98 TFM was recorded at 124,611 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 961 miles a year.
Has L98 TFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 TFM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L98 TFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L98 TFM find?
L98 TFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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