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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T144 MLSMOT history

T144 MLS is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,366 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 MLS was last recorded at 148,366 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 2,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,724 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,642 miles
Average per year
3,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,366 miles
  • 2023 – 145,724 miles
  • 2021 – 141,741 miles
  • 2020 – 138,200 miles
  • 2019 – 136,270 miles
  • 2017 – 130,442 miles
  • 2016 – 129,874 miles
  • 2015 – 123,321 miles
  • 2013 – 114,056 miles
  • 2012 – 110,327 miles
  • 2011 – 102,591 miles
  • 2010 – 94,319 miles
  • 2009 – 90,159 miles
  • 2008 – 86,739 miles
  • 2007 – 84,338 miles
  • 2006 – 81,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,366 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,366 miles (+2,642)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,366 miles
    Test number
    917623831046
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,724 miles (+3,983)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,724 miles
    Test number
    687856980250
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,741 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    651655310309
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail141,741 miles (+3,541)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    947216375721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Loose tightened up (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass138,200 miles (+1,930)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    476703070905
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass136,270 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    961296661091
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail136,268 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,268 miles
    Test number
    745247580031
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail136,266 miles (+5,824)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    129028769116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorTowbar component defective Wiring to plug (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass130,442 miles (+568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    826842334433
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded but serviceable
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight electrical plug deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  10. Pass129,874 miles (+1,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,874 miles
    Test number
    388017135202
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass127,917 miles (+4,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    852794260067
    • AdvisoryRear sections of A.C.E pipework very rusty..
    • AdvisoryRust present osf inner arch ...also floor sections various..
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis rusty all over..all 4 suspension coil springs rusty..

  12. Pass123,321 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    209082115062
    • NoteAll coil springs rusty...a.c.e .unit pipe work rusty..
    • NoteAll of vehicle chassis rusty.
    • NoteOsf ..nsf floor section /inner arch has rust present.

  13. Fail123,321 miles (+9,265)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    197478605432
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs rusty...a.c.e .unit pipe work rusty..
    • NoteAll of vehicle chassis rusty.
    • NoteOsf ..nsf floor section /inner arch has rust present.

  14. Pass114,056 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,056 miles
    Test number
    259127273271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,327 miles (+7,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    858409422387
    • NoteRear body mounts corroded

  16. Pass102,591 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    698681581266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,319 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    321949380230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,159 miles (+3,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    761862799229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,739 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    744858998248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,706 miles (+2,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    844261798245
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass84,338 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    833402597285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    393832866422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T144 MLS

Does T144 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T144 MLS expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T144 MLS?
The MOT on T144 MLS expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T144 MLS done?
T144 MLS was recorded at 148,366 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
Has T144 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 MLS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T144 MLS 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 T144 MLS find?
T144 MLS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side; front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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