
Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T243 AJBMOT history
T243 AJB is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 166,803 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 AJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 AJB was last recorded at 166,803 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,803 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,803 miles
- 2024 – 166,803 miles
- 2023 – 165,493 miles
- 2022 – 163,781 miles
- 2021 – 162,002 miles
- 2020 – 160,769 miles
- 2019 – 158,344 miles
- 2018 – 154,661 miles
- 2017 – 150,990 miles
- 2016 – 148,734 miles
- 2015 – 145,871 miles
- 2014 – 140,788 miles
- 2013 – 133,951 miles
- 2012 – 127,733 miles
- 2011 – 121,511 miles
- 2010 – 115,053 miles
- 2008 – 109,920 miles
- 2006 – 100,947 miles
- 2005 – 87,117 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
32 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,803 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 166,803 miles
- Test number
- 837140349023
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail166,803 miles (+1,310)4 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,803 miles
- Test number
- 522824656653
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipes leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F and N/S/F and N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F and N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))
Pass165,493 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 165,493 miles
- Test number
- 892308794930
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,493 miles (+1,712)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,493 miles
- Test number
- 617755992997
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass163,781 miles (+1,779)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 163,781 miles
- Test number
- 164044845905
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass162,002 miles (+810)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 162,002 miles
- Test number
- 793580574112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Fail161,192 miles (+423)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,192 miles
- Test number
- 276559052807
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass160,769 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 160,769 miles
- Test number
- 139405473648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,344 miles (+6)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,344 miles
- Test number
- 424863665282
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fail158,338 miles (+3,677)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,338 miles
- Test number
- 909185821063
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,661 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 154,661 miles
- Test number
- 229787314001
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail154,655 miles (+3,665)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,655 miles
- Test number
- 132064315689
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass150,990 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 150,990 miles
- Test number
- 297461480522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,734 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 148,734 miles
- Test number
- 427692651172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,728 miles (+2,857)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,728 miles
- Test number
- 409076212683
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass145,871 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 145,871 miles
- Test number
- 259000301169
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass140,788 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 140,788 miles
- Test number
- 885584464396
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight surface corrosion rear boot floor
Fail140,788 miles (+6,837)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,788 miles
- Test number
- 929533564316
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight surface corrosion rear boot floor
Pass133,951 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 133,951 miles
- Test number
- 429577243335
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail133,945 miles (+6,212)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,945 miles
- Test number
- 748995443337
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass127,733 miles (+6,222)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 127,733 miles
- Test number
- 989692852369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear chassis area corroding offside and nearside
Pass121,511 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 121,511 miles
- Test number
- 469830851316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCrank pulley damaged havent done a smoke test incase it breaks up
Fail121,485 miles (+6,432)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,485 miles
- Test number
- 768496841364
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Note2 litres of engine used low level
- NoteCrank pulley damaged havent done a smoke test incase it breaks up
Pass115,053 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 115,053 miles
- Test number
- 570991550382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail115,020 miles (+1,762)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,020 miles
- Test number
- 671107640358
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 113,258 miles
- Test number
- 314891740087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail113,258 miles (+3,338)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,258 miles
- Test number
- 964309130014
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,920 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 109,920 miles
- Test number
- 740544038106
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail109,915 miles (+8,968)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,915 miles
- Test number
- 622749328186
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,947 miles (+13,830)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 100,947 miles
- Test number
- 784243136367
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads getting loww, approx 25% wear left
Pass87,117 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 87,117 miles
- Test number
- 613071025344
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Fail87,117 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,117 miles
- Test number
- 464278415368
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Questions about T243 AJB
- Does T243 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T243 AJB expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T243 AJB?
- The MOT on T243 AJB expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T243 AJB done?
- T243 AJB was recorded at 166,803 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 4,164 miles a year.
- Has T243 AJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 AJB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T243 AJB 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 T243 AJB find?
- T243 AJB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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