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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T242 SFGMOT history

T242 SFG is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,234 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 SFG
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 SFG was last recorded at 175,234 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,194 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,040 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,234 miles
  • 2025 – 173,194 miles
  • 2024 – 171,559 miles
  • 2023 – 169,754 miles
  • 2022 – 166,897 miles
  • 2021 – 163,610 miles
  • 2020 – 162,816 miles
  • 2018 – 160,929 miles
  • 2017 – 158,126 miles
  • 2016 – 154,406 miles
  • 2015 – 149,134 miles
  • 2014 – 146,871 miles
  • 2013 – 144,646 miles
  • 2012 – 138,633 miles
  • 2011 – 134,496 miles
  • 2010 – 130,813 miles
  • 2009 – 127,544 miles
  • 2008 – 123,451 miles
  • 2007 – 119,156 miles
  • 2006 – 111,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,234 miles (+2,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,234 miles
    Test number
    474180274735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass173,194 miles (+1,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,194 miles
    Test number
    731961651113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass171,559 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,559 miles
    Test number
    861622884113
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail171,549 miles (+1,795)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,549 miles
    Test number
    500705656967
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass169,754 miles (+2,857)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,754 miles
    Test number
    519810603474
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in light mud

  6. Pass166,897 miles (+3,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,897 miles
    Test number
    803939672384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,610 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,610 miles
    Test number
    231168433276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,816 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,816 miles
    Test number
    898537027148
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on chassis

  9. Pass160,929 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,929 miles
    Test number
    467062585991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass158,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    690068181548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail158,126 miles (+3,720)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    676291540688
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass154,406 miles (+5,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    673780866061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBlue tint on front sidelights.

  13. Pass149,134 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    336721995036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,044 miles (+2,173)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,044 miles
    Test number
    697093885069
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDamper weight on gearbox rattling

  15. Pass146,871 miles (+2,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,871 miles
    Test number
    655751924123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass144,646 miles (+6,013)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,646 miles
    Test number
    337339053017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop insecure.
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing.

  17. Pass138,633 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    555478652098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass134,496 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,496 miles
    Test number
    208113261011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,813 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    384540260037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,544 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    944155069074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,451 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    190190868097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    592394697099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,156 miles (+7,988)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    454632397063
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass111,168 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    104740006189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAbs light flickering during dec test..
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers not clearing screen to well..

Questions about T242 SFG

Does T242 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 SFG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 SFG?
The MOT on T242 SFG is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 SFG done?
T242 SFG was recorded at 175,234 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has T242 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 SFG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T242 SFG 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 SFG find?
T242 SFG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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