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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T120 BWLMOT history

T120 BWL is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 199,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
199,824 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 BWL was last recorded at 199,824 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,821 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,824 miles
  • 2023 – 199,821 miles
  • 2022 – 197,395 miles
  • 2021 – 196,334 miles
  • 2020 – 194,543 miles
  • 2019 – 188,880 miles
  • 2018 – 186,137 miles
  • 2017 – 173,247 miles
  • 2016 – 166,804 miles
  • 2015 – 159,713 miles
  • 2014 – 153,652 miles
  • 2013 – 147,841 miles
  • 2012 – 141,399 miles
  • 2011 – 135,605 miles
  • 2010 – 125,657 miles
  • 2009 – 114,449 miles
  • 2008 – 101,775 miles
  • 2007 – 90,262 miles
  • 2006 – 79,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,824 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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,824 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    199,824 miles
    Test number
    860988733952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail199,821 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,821 miles
    Test number
    174059656786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,395 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,395 miles
    Test number
    430473525355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,334 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,334 miles
    Test number
    159125300994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass194,543 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,543 miles
    Test number
    531282053751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass188,880 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,880 miles
    Test number
    881006284388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,137 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,137 miles
    Test number
    717885069458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass173,247 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    173,247 miles
    Test number
    464576645429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,244 miles (+6,440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,244 miles
    Test number
    401322141895
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass166,804 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    812218822033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has shallow cut

  11. Fail166,799 miles (+7,086)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,799 miles
    Test number
    164313240941
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has shallow cut

  12. Pass159,713 miles (+6,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,713 miles
    Test number
    995692315131
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/front wheel bearing noisey

  13. Pass153,652 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    206780054468
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/rear tye perished

  14. Fail153,642 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,642 miles
    Test number
    368860844139
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/rear tye perished

  15. Fail153,638 miles (+5,797)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    746763874011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s front bumper damaged
    • NoteN/s front hub seal leaking
    • NoteO/s rear halfshaft leaking oil

  16. Pass147,841 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    147,841 miles
    Test number
    187151173073
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail147,840 miles (+6,441)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,840 miles
    Test number
    318031073080
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass141,399 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    118026772497
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s front hub seal leaking

  19. Fail141,399 miles (+5,794)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    159016462477
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s front hub seal leaking

  20. Pass135,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    895098861079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,605 miles (+9,948)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    415750561088
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass125,657 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    125,657 miles
    Test number
    710319840029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,573 miles (+11,124)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    111087140027
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass114,449 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    171830479455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,442 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    761319769007
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  26. Fail114,442 miles (+12,667)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    621855169054
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass101,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    674875968053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail101,774 miles (+11,512)4 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    634823058016
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  29. Pass90,262 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    473093157027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass79,178 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    953238066035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,175 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    850035766037
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Questions about T120 BWL

Does T120 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 BWL expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 BWL?
The MOT on T120 BWL expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 BWL done?
T120 BWL was recorded at 199,824 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
Has T120 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 BWL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T120 BWL 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 T120 BWL find?
T120 BWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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