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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M126 GFGMOT history

M126 GFG is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Sept 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 246,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

M126 GFG red 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 29 Jul 2023
Mileage
246,521 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 GFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
22 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 GFG was last recorded at 246,521 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 3,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,346 miles · 10 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,175 miles
Average per year
7,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 246,521 miles
  • 2021 – 243,346 miles
  • 2020 – 241,168 miles
  • 2019 – 238,415 miles
  • 2018 – 238,415 miles
  • 2017 – 232,542 miles
  • 2016 – 226,738 miles
  • 2015 – 218,545 miles
  • 2014 – 211,575 miles
  • 2013 – 202,227 miles
  • 2012 – 191,935 miles
  • 2011 – 179,607 miles
  • 2010 – 169,055 miles
  • 2009 – 157,643 miles
  • 2008 – 147,853 miles
  • 2007 – 141,709 miles
  • 2006 – 132,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,521 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,521 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    246,521 miles
    Test number
    825797208653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass243,346 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    243,346 miles
    Test number
    443324529231
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
  3. Pass241,168 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    241,168 miles
    Test number
    755179536712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail240,945 miles (+2,530)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,945 miles
    Test number
    459259337506
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass238,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    238,415 miles
    Test number
    976718880318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail238,415 miles (+2)2 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,415 miles
    Test number
    201247313096
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected foot well (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well badly corroded
  7. Fail238,413 miles (+5,871)2 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,413 miles
    Test number
    868626306311
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure front of of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure rear of rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front footwell badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
  8. Pass232,542 miles (+84)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    232,542 miles
    Test number
    161975509087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre warn uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
  9. Fail232,458 miles (+5,720)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,458 miles
    Test number
    127870224238
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre warn uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
  10. Pass226,738 miles (+156)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    226,738 miles
    Test number
    712292628971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under and around vehicle
  11. Fail226,582 miles (+8,037)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,582 miles
    Test number
    713693957967
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under and around vehicle
  12. Pass218,545 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    218,545 miles
    Test number
    569901236009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner door (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion under vehicle
  13. Fail218,228 miles (+6,653)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,228 miles
    Test number
    821777375894
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner door (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass211,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    211,575 miles
    Test number
    465124774248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail211,575 miles (+9,348)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,575 miles
    Test number
    116734674283
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass202,227 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    202,227 miles
    Test number
    787647683220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail202,226 miles (+10,291)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,226 miles
    Test number
    248597083233
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass191,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    191,935 miles
    Test number
    276222282252
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  19. Fail191,935 miles (+12,328)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,935 miles
    Test number
    735382582289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  20. Pass179,607 miles (+191)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    985293671259
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  21. Fail179,416 miles (+10,361)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,416 miles
    Test number
    576042861247
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  22. Pass169,055 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    169,055 miles
    Test number
    194038970290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass157,643 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    157,643 miles
    Test number
    300178179208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass147,853 miles (+6,144)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    147,853 miles
    Test number
    234576678288
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAxle corroded
    • NoteBoth rear drag link end rubber boots split
  25. Pass141,709 miles (+9,664)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,709 miles
    Test number
    103653787246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass132,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    132,045 miles
    Test number
    132253286279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about M126 GFG

Does M126 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 GFG expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 GFG?
The MOT on M126 GFG expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 GFG done?
M126 GFG was recorded at 246,521 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 7,244 miles a year.
Has M126 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 GFG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on M126 GFG 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 GFG find?
M126 GFG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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