Land Rover Discovery
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T242 MBJMOT history
T242 MBJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 198,267 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 MBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 MBJ was last recorded at 198,267 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,674 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 593 miles
- Average per year
- 6,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,267 miles
- 2025 – 197,674 miles
- 2024 – 196,318 miles
- 2023 – 195,003 miles
- 2022 – 193,468 miles
- 2021 – 189,753 miles
- 2019 – 181,599 miles
- 2018 – 178,672 miles
- 2017 – 177,456 miles
- 2016 – 176,123 miles
- 2015 – 156,844 miles
- 2014 – 152,947 miles
- 2013 – 149,475 miles
- 2012 – 141,918 miles
- 2011 – 131,806 miles
- 2010 – 113,768 miles
- 2009 – 93,306 miles
- 2008 – 84,363 miles
- 2007 – 74,803 miles
- 2006 – 68,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,267 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front diff seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryArches corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer seals corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded both sides
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,267 miles (+593)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 198,267 miles
- Test number
- 922856281755
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front diff seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryArches corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer seals corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded both sides
Pass197,674 miles (+1,356)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 197,674 miles
- Test number
- 922809539812
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass196,318 miles (+22)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 196,318 miles
- Test number
- 720179607050
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail196,296 miles (+1,293)1 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,296 miles
- Test number
- 921259065526
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass195,003 miles (+1,535)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 195,003 miles
- Test number
- 615715757439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious chassis surface corrosion not excessive
Pass193,468 miles (+3,715)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 193,468 miles
- Test number
- 237397893005
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in n/s front inner wheel arch but not excessive
Pass189,753 miles (+8,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 189,753 miles
- Test number
- 119110178643
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,599 miles (+2,927)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 181,599 miles
- Test number
- 594548802935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,672 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 178,672 miles
- Test number
- 206739495441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,456 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 177,456 miles
- Test number
- 763542446313
- AdvisoryBrakes rusty from sitting
- AdvisoryRear shocks bouncy
Fail177,454 miles (+1,331)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,454 miles
- Test number
- 213333101018
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working one of on each side , should be 4 (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrakes rusty from sitting
- AdvisoryRear shocks bouncy
Pass176,123 miles (+19,279)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 176,123 miles
- Test number
- 948741524389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,844 miles (+3,897)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 156,844 miles
- Test number
- 468207265138
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass152,947 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 152,947 miles
- Test number
- 345517364145
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail152,947 miles (+3,472)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,947 miles
- Test number
- 998547464141
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass149,475 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 149,475 miles
- Test number
- 798289763111
- NoteSlight play in front track rod end (steering box end)
Fail149,475 miles (+7,557)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,475 miles
- Test number
- 377054063180
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSlight play in front track rod end (steering box end)
Pass141,918 miles (+10,112)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 141,918 miles
- Test number
- 248283552188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCannot open offside rear door
- NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
Pass131,806 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 131,806 miles
- Test number
- 545354861146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,722 miles (+17,954)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,722 miles
- Test number
- 869172251100
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth rear sidelights are slightly dim and could need new bulbs
- NoteNearside front tyre is getting low on tread
- NoteNearside rear brake pads are thin and will very soon need replacing
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Pass113,768 miles (+20,462)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 113,768 miles
- Test number
- 761755020155
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,306 miles (+8,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 93,306 miles
- Test number
- 281356129100
- 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)
Pass84,363 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 622141958174
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail84,247 miles (+9,444)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,247 miles
- Test number
- 664328948141
- FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass74,803 miles (+6,646)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 74,803 miles
- Test number
- 581987137162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 68,157 miles
- Test number
- 344561156180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T242 MBJ
- Does T242 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 MBJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T242 MBJ?
- The MOT on T242 MBJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T242 MBJ done?
- T242 MBJ was recorded at 198,267 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,610 miles a year.
- Has T242 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 MBJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T242 MBJ 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 T242 MBJ find?
- T242 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front diff seal leaking; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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