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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T236 PEFMOT history

T236 PEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
123,467 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T236 PEF
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T236 PEF was last recorded at 123,467 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2024: 118,624 miles, lower than 122,940 miles on 2 Jun 2017.

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
121,477 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,990 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,467 miles
  • 2025 – 121,477 miles
  • 2024 – 118,624 miles
  • 2017 – 122,940 miles
  • 2016 – 109,133 miles
  • 2015 – 103,770 miles
  • 2014 – 100,282 miles
  • 2013 – 97,849 miles
  • 2012 – 95,079 miles
  • 2011 – 88,562 miles
  • 2010 – 81,997 miles
  • 2009 – 76,436 miles
  • 2008 – 70,700 miles
  • 2007 – 64,501 miles
  • 2006 – 59,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,467 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure Seat base corroded . (6.2.5 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod between axle and chassis bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have movement.
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flex joint blowing.
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat base corroded and pivot mechanism broken.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,467 miles (+1,990)1 dangerous9 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    281978614677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure Seat base corroded . (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod between axle and chassis bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have movement.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flex joint blowing.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat base corroded and pivot mechanism broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,477 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    464924603345
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail121,477 miles (+2,853)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    475275990613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass118,624 miles (-4,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    979722079774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass122,940 miles (+478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,940 miles
    Test number
    408281323698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  6. Fail122,462 miles (+13,329)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    267307602173
    • FailureCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass109,133 miles (+5,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,133 miles
    Test number
    178036246476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryWiper rubbers starting to split

  8. Pass103,770 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    215606765154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,750 miles (+3,468)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    268952455121
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  10. Pass100,282 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    159903844122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail100,271 miles (+2,422)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    475909734147
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass97,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    127242543150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail97,849 miles (+2,770)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    658180943185
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass95,079 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    945365732185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,562 miles (+6,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    845627931124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass81,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    834454840114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,997 miles (+5,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    201734040135
    • FailureMechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  18. Pass76,436 miles (+5,736)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,436 miles
    Test number
    220448439114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s step missing
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f w/bearing

  19. Pass70,700 miles (+6,199)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    900371048145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking

  20. Pass64,501 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    431698237115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    142242446199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T236 PEF

Does T236 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T236 PEF expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T236 PEF?
The MOT on T236 PEF expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T236 PEF done?
T236 PEF was recorded at 123,467 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has T236 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T236 PEF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T236 PEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T236 PEF find?
T236 PEF failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; driver's seat with a defective structure seat base corroded ., and 16 more.

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