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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M126 BDEMOT history

M126 BDE is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

M126 BDE green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,511 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 BDE
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
16 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 BDE was last recorded at 121,511 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,507 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,511 miles
  • 2018 – 121,507 miles
  • 2017 – 121,507 miles
  • 2015 – 121,507 miles
  • 2014 – 121,507 miles
  • 2013 – 121,506 miles
  • 2012 – 119,146 miles
  • 2011 – 116,687 miles
  • 2010 – 112,932 miles
  • 2009 – 108,686 miles
  • 2008 – 103,618 miles
  • 2007 – 95,707 miles
  • 2006 – 28,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Underside heavily undersealed and in a rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,511 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    304622007873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail121,507 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    801477492871
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass121,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    871291726021
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside in a rusty condition

  4. Fail121,507 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    879023799693
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside in a rusty condition

  5. Pass121,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    123300741760
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed and in a rusty condition

  6. Fail121,507 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    704871183957
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed and in a rusty condition

  7. Pass121,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    427440944868
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily welded and undersealed

  8. Fail121,507 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    460624528959
    • FailureFuel hose leaking leak off pipes at injectors (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily welded and undersealed

  9. Pass121,507 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    738694054338
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle in a rusty condition/heavily welded and undersealed

  10. Fail121,507 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    128772054390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • NoteHeavily welded and undersealed
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail121,507 miles (+1)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    255780064287
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to front axle and components
    • NoteCorrosion to rear axle and components
    • NoteCorrosion to rear axle and components
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass121,506 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    339534553466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear boot floor heacy surface corrosion.
    • NoteOffside rear boot floor heavy surface corrosion.

  13. Fail121,506 miles (+2,360)3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    627504653266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear boot floor heacy surface corrosion.
    • NoteOffside rear boot floor heavy surface corrosion.

  14. Pass119,146 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    325588952423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to front axle.
    • NoteNearside outer sill surface corrosion.
    • NoteNearside rear floor panel surface corrosion
    • NoteOffside floor panel surface corrosion.
    • NoteOffside outer sill surface corrosion.

  15. Fail119,146 miles (+2,459)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    845725552209
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to front axle.
    • NoteNearside outer sill surface corrosion.
    • NoteNearside rear floor panel surface corrosion
    • NoteOffside floor panel surface corrosion.
    • NoteOffside outer sill surface corrosion.

  16. Pass116,687 miles (+74)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    236138751299
    • NoteHeavy corrossion to front axle, o/s front inner wing and battery tray, o/s and n/s outer sills and rear floor strengtheners.

  17. Fail116,613 miles (+3,681)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    429144141268
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeavy corrossion to front axle, o/s front inner wing and battery tray, o/s and n/s outer sills and rear floor strengtheners.

  18. Pass112,932 miles (+138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    334036440436
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  19. Fail112,794 miles (+4,108)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,794 miles
    Test number
    233408130202
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Pass108,686 miles (+5,068)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,686 miles
    Test number
    452568939269
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r brake disc.
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s outer sill.
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corrodid.
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber top bushes worn.

  21. Pass103,618 miles (+7,911)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    870177528234
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r top shock absorber ushes.
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearing.
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe.

  22. Pass95,707 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    514238047293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,651 miles (+67,212)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    452836347239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.

  24. Pass28,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    754604856205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,416 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    320330256222
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear diff casing seeping oil

Questions about M126 BDE

Does M126 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M126 BDE is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M126 BDE?
The MOT on M126 BDE is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M126 BDE done?
M126 BDE was recorded at 121,511 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has M126 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 BDE has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M126 BDE 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 M126 BDE find?
M126 BDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; power steering pump has slight seepage steering box.

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