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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M246 CFGMOT history

M246 CFG is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

M246 CFG 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 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
82,384 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
32 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M246 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M246 CFG was last recorded at 82,384 miles on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2008: 97,201 miles, lower than 894,170 miles on 24 Sept 2007.
  • 2 Jul 2025: 82,384 miles, lower than 166,176 miles on 4 Jul 2024.

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
166,176 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Average per year
32 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,384 miles
  • 2024 – 166,176 miles
  • 2023 – 154,278 miles
  • 2016 – 154,257 miles
  • 2015 – 147,498 miles
  • 2014 – 139,153 miles
  • 2013 – 130,557 miles
  • 2011 – 118,292 miles
  • 2010 – 104,810 miles
  • 2008 – 97,201 miles
  • 2007 – 894,170 miles
  • 2006 – 81,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,384 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,384 miles (-83,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    551084492194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,176 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,176 miles
    Test number
    696647890595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,710 miles (+11,432)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,710 miles
    Test number
    414325137787
    • MajorBody mounting fixings insecure 5x body mountings excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated main suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple weld repairs some not that great

  4. Pass154,278 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,278 miles
    Test number
    718399068764
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail154,273 miles (+16)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,273 miles
    Test number
    133840940954
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail154,257 miles (+6,759)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    179413258361
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass147,498 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,498 miles
    Test number
    366858415178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,153 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    819054714197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,557 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,557 miles
    Test number
    618615793028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,292 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,292 miles
    Test number
    268550851219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,280 miles (+13,470)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,280 miles
    Test number
    945474141223
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass104,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    102453730427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail104,810 miles (+7,609)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    490742930026
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass97,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    240906778252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail97,201 miles (-796,969)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    640155078288
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass894,170 miles (+812,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    894,170 miles
    Test number
    800377467286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass81,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,783 miles
    Test number
    854555166292
    • NoteRear of front to rear brake pipe (along boot floor) corroding. Advise replacement.
    • NoteSlight weep from offside front damper.

Questions about M246 CFG

Does M246 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M246 CFG expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M246 CFG?
The MOT on M246 CFG expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M246 CFG done?
M246 CFG was recorded at 82,384 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 32 miles a year.
Has M246 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M246 CFG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on M246 CFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M246 CFG find?
M246 CFG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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