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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T212 MCAMOT history

T212 MCA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
156,956 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 MCA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 MCA was last recorded at 156,956 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,482 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,956 miles
  • 2023 – 155,482 miles
  • 2022 – 154,455 miles
  • 2021 – 152,789 miles
  • 2020 – 151,333 miles
  • 2017 – 135,859 miles
  • 2016 – 130,615 miles
  • 2014 – 123,019 miles
  • 2013 – 116,263 miles
  • 2012 – 108,423 miles
  • 2011 – 99,712 miles
  • 2010 – 95,140 miles
  • 2009 – 91,236 miles
  • 2008 – 85,120 miles
  • 2007 – 76,920 miles
  • 2006 – 70,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,956 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    121826997579
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail156,956 miles (+1,474)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    788351168160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass155,482 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,482 miles
    Test number
    476471126448
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,455 miles (+1,666)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,455 miles
    Test number
    978228644099
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass152,789 miles (+1,456)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,789 miles
    Test number
    253804018832
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass151,333 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,333 miles
    Test number
    346346462592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,327 miles (+15,468)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,327 miles
    Test number
    255106207866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,859 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    904730895667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,615 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    802692862591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  10. Fail130,582 miles (+7,563)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    764670419406
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  11. Pass123,019 miles (+6,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    335246514274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass116,263 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    555315603216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,423 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    906793872078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,712 miles (+4,572)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    158506051081
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass95,140 miles (+3,904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,140 miles
    Test number
    891680860046
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass91,236 miles (+6,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,236 miles
    Test number
    794484159081
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass85,120 miles (+8,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    403183068014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass76,920 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    454307637029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    512850466029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,730 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    100019656015
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Questions about T212 MCA

Does T212 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 MCA expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 MCA?
The MOT on T212 MCA expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 MCA done?
T212 MCA was recorded at 156,956 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has T212 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 MCA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T212 MCA 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 T212 MCA find?
T212 MCA passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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