
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T242 RGHMOT history
T242 RGH is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 295,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 295,230 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 RGH
- 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
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 RGH was last recorded at 295,230 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 12,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 282,285 miles · 13 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,945 miles
- Average per year
- 12,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 295,230 miles
- 2024 – 282,285 miles
- 2023 – 266,016 miles
- 2022 – 245,838 miles
- 2021 – 234,950 miles
- 2020 – 219,341 miles
- 2019 – 207,783 miles
- 2018 – 195,059 miles
- 2017 – 172,941 miles
- 2016 – 147,678 miles
- 2015 – 140,803 miles
- 2014 – 136,076 miles
- 2013 – 130,982 miles
- 2012 – 126,399 miles
- 2011 – 122,928 miles
- 2010 – 110,866 miles
- 2009 – 87,942 miles
- 2008 – 79,584 miles
- 2007 – 69,194 miles
- 2006 – 61,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front number plate fitted to roof bar - is clearly readable and secure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
30 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass295,230 miles (+12,945)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 295,230 miles
- Test number
- 715295754487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass282,285 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 282,285 miles
- Test number
- 629053360299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,176 miles (+16,160)1 dangerous7 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,176 miles
- Test number
- 543360631306
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke/soot levels (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment virtually no handbrake efficiency/effort (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D mounts worn - especially n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs on vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking but not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - close to spring and shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass266,016 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 266,016 miles
- Test number
- 656578347085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail266,016 miles (+20,178)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,016 miles
- Test number
- 157721386071
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,838 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 245,838 miles
- Test number
- 457624895130
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail245,838 miles (+10,888)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,838 miles
- Test number
- 430130051142
- DangerousNearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Nearside rear hub seal leaking causing risk to driver and other road users (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front hub seal leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Offside front hub seal leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass234,950 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 234,950 miles
- Test number
- 419247974636
- AdvisoryFront number plate fitted to roof bar - is clearly readable and secure.
Fail234,950 miles (+15,609)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,950 miles
- Test number
- 310273934905
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate fitted to roof bar - is clearly readable and secure.
Pass219,341 miles (+11,558)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 219,341 miles
- Test number
- 166651208788
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass207,783 miles (+12,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 207,783 miles
- Test number
- 346006149078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass195,059 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 195,059 miles
- Test number
- 110572179371
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp partially loose but not considered insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail195,059 miles (+22,118)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,059 miles
- Test number
- 234765941892
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp partially loose but not considered insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass172,941 miles (+25,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 172,941 miles
- Test number
- 766310713268
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass147,678 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 147,678 miles
- Test number
- 504632912541
- AdvisoryFront crack in windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded
- AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking from engine
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front upper and lower suspension ball joints
Fail147,678 miles (+6,875)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,678 miles
- Test number
- 707179572092
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront crack in windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded
- AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking from engine
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front upper and lower suspension ball joints
Pass140,803 miles (+4,727)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 140,803 miles
- Test number
- 945568935040
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteN.s.r self levelling rod damaged
Pass136,076 miles (+5,094)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 136,076 miles
- Test number
- 789564234006
- NoteAll tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking.
- NoteScrew in offside rear tyre tread.
Pass130,982 miles (+4,583)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 130,982 miles
- Test number
- 528953543039
- NoteAirbag light on.
- NoteOffside rear brake disc appears to have been over heated.
Pass126,399 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 126,399 miles
- Test number
- 536193632026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,928 miles (+1)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 122,928 miles
- Test number
- 858168341035
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
- NoteBoth front lower shock absorber bushes split- not excessive movement
- NoteChassis rails corroded
- NotePlay in both front lower balljoints
- NotePlay in o/s front upper balljoint
Fail122,927 miles (+12,061)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,927 miles
- Test number
- 437335941005
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
- NoteBoth front lower shock absorber bushes split- not excessive movement
- NoteChassis rails corroded
- NotePlay in both front lower balljoints
- NotePlay in o/s front upper balljoint
Pass110,866 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 110,866 miles
- Test number
- 174223950401
- NoteAirbag light on
Fail110,866 miles (+54)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,866 miles
- Test number
- 633333950034
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteAirbag light on
Fail110,812 miles (+22,870)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,812 miles
- Test number
- 853385730002
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass87,942 miles (+8,358)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 87,942 miles
- Test number
- 411488429005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSRS warning light on
Pass79,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 79,584 miles
- Test number
- 722126228017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,584 miles (+10,390)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,584 miles
- Test number
- 723266228017
- Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass69,194 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 69,194 miles
- Test number
- 713160837099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,284 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 61,284 miles
- Test number
- 183558026017
- NoteNAIL IN N/S/R TYRE
Questions about T242 RGH
- Does T242 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T242 RGH expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T242 RGH?
- The MOT on T242 RGH expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T242 RGH done?
- T242 RGH was recorded at 295,230 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 12,006 miles a year.
- Has T242 RGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 RGH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T242 RGH 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 RGH find?
- T242 RGH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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