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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T197 LDXMOT history

T197 LDX is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 LDX
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 LDX was last recorded at 86,176 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,884 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,176 miles
  • 2025 – 84,884 miles
  • 2022 – 82,941 miles
  • 2021 – 82,012 miles
  • 2020 – 80,099 miles
  • 2019 – 71,004 miles
  • 2018 – 64,440 miles
  • 2017 – 63,313 miles
  • 2016 – 61,974 miles
  • 2015 – 60,587 miles
  • 2014 – 59,032 miles
  • 2013 – 56,854 miles
  • 2012 – 54,780 miles
  • 2011 – 51,398 miles
  • 2010 – 49,214 miles
  • 2009 – 47,080 miles
  • 2008 – 42,134 miles
  • 2007 – 38,713 miles
  • 2006 – 35,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,176 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Eng, front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside recently waxed

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,176 miles (+1,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,176 miles
    Test number
    646577899818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Eng, front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside recently waxed

  2. Pass84,884 miles (+1,943)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    630111963149
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near ABS mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes are corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,941 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    820880066699
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail82,903 miles (+891)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    430192059302
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting very corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass82,012 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    627638633743
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass80,099 miles (+9,095)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    617727551999
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Chip (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    126918935677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,004 miles (+6,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    342595636087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass64,440 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    687102265867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of chassis corroded, but not considered excessive at time of inspection

  10. Pass63,313 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    314131342305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,274 miles (+1,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    143406201584
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass61,974 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    206518640787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,587 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    125613705149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail60,570 miles (+1,538)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    728138195019
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,032 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,032 miles
    Test number
    897903394011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,854 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    967148593042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,780 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,780 miles
    Test number
    969677912147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,398 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    316107911124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,214 miles (+2,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    900872030124
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  20. Pass47,080 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    164757229177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    240796218427
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass42,134 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    340536018114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    562363217179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,713 miles (+3,600)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    812723017164
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass35,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,113 miles
    Test number
    712160336115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T197 LDX

Does T197 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 LDX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 LDX?
The MOT on T197 LDX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 LDX done?
T197 LDX was recorded at 86,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has T197 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 LDX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T197 LDX 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 T197 LDX find?
T197 LDX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive eng, front diff; underside recently waxed.

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