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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T129 SDGMOT history

T129 SDG is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2023
Mileage
143,604 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 SDG was last recorded at 143,604 miles on 17 May 2022, 1,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2013: 110,485 miles, lower than 167,559 miles on 19 Mar 2012.

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
141,607 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,997 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,604 miles
  • 2021 – 141,607 miles
  • 2020 – 140,825 miles
  • 2019 – 140,517 miles
  • 2018 – 137,352 miles
  • 2017 – 134,358 miles
  • 2016 – 129,380 miles
  • 2015 – 123,612 miles
  • 2014 – 117,530 miles
  • 2013 – 110,510 miles
  • 2012 – 167,559 miles
  • 2011 – 156,138 miles
  • 2010 – 89,944 miles
  • 2009 – 85,079 miles
  • 2008 – 79,682 miles
  • 2007 – 73,360 miles
  • 2006 – 68,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,604 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,604 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,604 miles
    Test number
    487431714586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass141,607 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,607 miles
    Test number
    533167660058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,825 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    140,825 miles
    Test number
    657296815368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,517 miles (+3,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,517 miles
    Test number
    410396223235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust shield damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  5. Pass137,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    988046588554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,352 miles (+2,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    670683648147
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass134,358 miles (+4,978)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    203896721585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside / offside (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside / offside centre to rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside / offside door step frames corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear mud flap bracket corroded

  8. Pass129,380 miles (+56)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,380 miles
    Test number
    370692349135
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s door step frames corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear chassis has slight corrosion

  9. Fail129,324 miles (+5,712)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,324 miles
    Test number
    931410318152
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s door step frames corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear chassis has slight corrosion

  10. Pass123,612 miles (+6,082)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,612 miles
    Test number
    257303365091
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s o/s rear chassis has slight corrosion

  11. Pass117,530 miles (+7,020)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    837740184011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearsdie and offside rear chassis.

  12. Pass110,510 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    688748053072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail110,485 miles (-57,074)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    798166653063
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass167,559 miles (+11,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    167,559 miles
    Test number
    846029172070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass156,138 miles (+66,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    156,138 miles
    Test number
    737654081056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,944 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    824977160060
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,079 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    903506189065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,682 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    333209378093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,360 miles (+5,307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    534045777031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear n/s bump stop missing

  20. Pass68,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    572196966018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 SDG

Does T129 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T129 SDG expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T129 SDG?
The MOT on T129 SDG expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T129 SDG done?
T129 SDG was recorded at 143,604 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has T129 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 SDG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T129 SDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T129 SDG find?
T129 SDG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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