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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T138 LOFMOT history

T138 LOF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
181,363 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 LOF
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
19 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 LOF was last recorded at 181,363 miles on 29 May 2024, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,609 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
4,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,363 miles
  • 2023 – 177,609 miles
  • 2021 – 175,406 miles
  • 2020 – 163,629 miles
  • 2019 – 153,642 miles
  • 2017 – 150,010 miles
  • 2015 – 145,305 miles
  • 2014 – 139,972 miles
  • 2013 – 134,447 miles
  • 2012 – 124,893 miles
  • 2011 – 119,289 miles
  • 2010 – 114,243 miles
  • 2009 – 111,607 miles
  • 2008 – 106,082 miles
  • 2007 – 100,456 miles
  • 2006 – 93,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,363 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill has small hole
  • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end boot damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both legs (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tow bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,363 miles (+3,754)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,363 miles
    Test number
    640728612383
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill has small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end boot damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass177,609 miles (+2,203)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,609 miles
    Test number
    305013270276
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pannard rod/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,406 miles (+11,768)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,406 miles
    Test number
    819469144657
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail163,638 miles (+9)10 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,638 miles
    Test number
    765089558874
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drag link loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,629 miles (+9,987)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,629 miles
    Test number
    717424363375
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out riger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass153,642 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    153,642 miles
    Test number
    474040765674
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  7. Fail153,638 miles (+3,628)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    585447538793
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  8. Pass150,010 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    760770209130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail149,988 miles (+4,683)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    122678079042
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass145,305 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    754733564819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass139,972 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    799405474289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,447 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    717506773236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,893 miles (+5,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,893 miles
    Test number
    729601392117
    • NoteRear pads looking low

  14. Pass119,289 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    899441681194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    582458500269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,243 miles (+2,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    780407900292
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass111,607 miles (+5,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,607 miles
    Test number
    312857359287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass106,082 miles (+5,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    882274278279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass100,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    343706277265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,456 miles (+6,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    694345277265
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass93,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    821935676229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 LOF

Does T138 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 LOF expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 LOF?
The MOT on T138 LOF expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 LOF done?
T138 LOF was recorded at 181,363 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
Has T138 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 LOF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T138 LOF 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 T138 LOF find?
T138 LOF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroded; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 5 more.

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