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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T173 PEFMOT history

T173 PEF is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
245,229 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 PEF
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 PEF was last recorded at 245,229 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 10,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2010: 123,587 miles, lower than 201,836 miles on 14 Feb 2009.
  • 29 Jan 2015: 213,250 miles, lower than 213,502 miles on 27 Jan 2015.
  • 21 Mar 2022: 234,822 miles, lower than 241,515 miles on 9 Mar 2021.

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
234,822 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10,407 miles
Average per year
10,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 245,229 miles
  • 2022 – 234,822 miles
  • 2021 – 241,515 miles
  • 2020 – 239,084 miles
  • 2019 – 234,186 miles
  • 2018 – 229,598 miles
  • 2017 – 225,197 miles
  • 2016 – 219,679 miles
  • 2015 – 213,250 miles
  • 2014 – 196,142 miles
  • 2013 – 177,982 miles
  • 2012 – 158,215 miles
  • 2011 – 140,547 miles
  • 2010 – 123,587 miles
  • 2009 – 201,836 miles
  • 2008 – 91,560 miles
  • 2007 – 75,411 miles
  • 2006 – 68,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r bump stop. n/s/f body mount (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,229 miles (+10,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    245,229 miles
    Test number
    923296475942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r bump stop. n/s/f body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass234,822 miles (-6,693)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    234,822 miles
    Test number
    125431763330
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass241,515 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    241,515 miles
    Test number
    281926418133
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass239,084 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    239,084 miles
    Test number
    860430802854
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  5. Fail239,084 miles (+4,898)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,084 miles
    Test number
    966566504627
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  6. Pass234,186 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    234,186 miles
    Test number
    358795090983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  7. Fail234,186 miles (+55)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,186 miles
    Test number
    242204656032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  8. Fail234,131 miles (+4,533)1 dangerous15 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,131 miles
    Test number
    500483792581
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  9. Pass229,598 miles (+4,401)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    229,598 miles
    Test number
    763489180161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger rear door intermittent

  10. Pass225,197 miles (+5,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    225,197 miles
    Test number
    857380031939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass219,679 miles (+6,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    219,679 miles
    Test number
    464223618783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass213,250 miles (-252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    213,250 miles
    Test number
    849779525002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail213,502 miles (+17,360)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,502 miles
    Test number
    738127025007
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass196,142 miles (+18,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    196,142 miles
    Test number
    897749334075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass177,982 miles (+19,767)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    177,982 miles
    Test number
    737777043007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,215 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    158,215 miles
    Test number
    165178412038
    • NoteO/s head lamp

  17. Fail158,211 miles (+17,664)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,211 miles
    Test number
    196126412413
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s head lamp

  18. Pass140,547 miles (+16,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,547 miles
    Test number
    898396921063
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  19. Pass123,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    650560640033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,587 miles (-78,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    963535830037
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass201,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    201,836 miles
    Test number
    110795849451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail201,836 miles (+110,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,836 miles
    Test number
    713920849098
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass91,560 miles (+16,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    870550248069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass75,411 miles (+6,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,411 miles
    Test number
    763769017093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Pass68,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    630126726001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,923 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    910425026081
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T173 PEF

Does T173 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 PEF expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 PEF?
The MOT on T173 PEF expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 PEF done?
T173 PEF was recorded at 245,229 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 10,313 miles a year.
Has T173 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 PEF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T173 PEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 4 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T173 PEF find?
T173 PEF passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r bump stop. n/s/f body mount.

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