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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass295,230 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass295,230 miles (+12,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    295,230 miles
    Test number
    715295754487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass282,285 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    282,285 miles
    Test number
    629053360299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Pass126,399 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    536193632026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass110,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,866 miles
    Test number
    174223950401
    • NoteAirbag light on
  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. Pass79,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    722126228017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass69,194 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    713160837099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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