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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T23 GEFMOT history

T23 GEF is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,213 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 GEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 GEF was last recorded at 140,213 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2010: 53,445 miles, lower than 53,450 miles on 1 Feb 2010.

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
140,191 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,213 miles
  • 2025 – 137,745 miles
  • 2024 – 135,661 miles
  • 2023 – 132,882 miles
  • 2022 – 130,852 miles
  • 2021 – 127,786 miles
  • 2020 – 123,492 miles
  • 2019 – 119,851 miles
  • 2018 – 111,373 miles
  • 2017 – 104,464 miles
  • 2016 – 95,313 miles
  • 2015 – 89,252 miles
  • 2014 – 82,390 miles
  • 2013 – 76,300 miles
  • 2012 – 68,665 miles
  • 2011 – 60,406 miles
  • 2010 – 53,445 miles
  • 2009 – 44,107 miles
  • 2008 – 36,533 miles
  • 2007 – 28,016 miles
  • 2006 – 20,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear at front (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,213 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    810512316634
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear at front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail140,191 miles (+2,446)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    808090586864
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear at front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass137,745 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,745 miles
    Test number
    585914696508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,703 miles (+2,042)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    677132694759
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,661 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,661 miles
    Test number
    537994751693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,882 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    472851124994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,852 miles (+3,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    496967029862
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,786 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,786 miles
    Test number
    539462057845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,492 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,492 miles
    Test number
    718098776856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,851 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,851 miles
    Test number
    862292967894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail119,591 miles (+8,218)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,591 miles
    Test number
    966829238168
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass111,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    864097992309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,373 miles (+6,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    582071748019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass104,464 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    279850674789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,313 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    812828565508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,221 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    549585726542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,252 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    705383415040
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension ace pipes corred

  18. Fail89,252 miles (+6,862)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    749353015049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension ace pipes corred

  19. Pass82,390 miles (+6,090)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    106428124471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff flange

  20. Pass76,300 miles (+7,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,300 miles
    Test number
    925014803042
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass68,665 miles (+8,259)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    647753812054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass60,406 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    725534311045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,445 miles (-5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    101546730083
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWiper blades smearing on windscreen

  24. Fail53,450 miles (+9,343)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    593362830014
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWiper blades smearing on windscreen

  25. Pass44,107 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    494101849033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,533 miles (+8,517)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,533 miles
    Test number
    913596848029
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass28,016 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,016 miles
    Test number
    303727347077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    104088746440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 GEF

Does T23 GEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 GEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 GEF?
The MOT on T23 GEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 GEF done?
T23 GEF was recorded at 140,213 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has T23 GEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 GEF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 GEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 GEF find?
T23 GEF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear at front.

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