
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass246,521 miles (+3,175)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 246,521 miles
- Test number
- 825797208653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass243,346 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 243,346 miles
- Test number
- 443324529231
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass169,055 miles (+11,412)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 169,055 miles
- Test number
- 194038970290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,643 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 157,643 miles
- Test number
- 300178179208
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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