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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T244 TEJMOT history

T244 TEJ is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2022
Mileage
95,888 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T244 TEJ
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T244 TEJ was last recorded at 95,888 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 4,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,040 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,848 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,888 miles
  • 2021 – 91,040 miles
  • 2020 – 82,812 miles
  • 2019 – 78,594 miles
  • 2018 – 77,174 miles
  • 2017 – 76,455 miles
  • 2016 – 75,472 miles
  • 2015 – 74,778 miles
  • 2014 – 73,815 miles
  • 2013 – 71,949 miles
  • 2012 – 69,420 miles
  • 2011 – 66,642 miles
  • 2010 – 63,150 miles
  • 2009 – 58,245 miles
  • 2008 – 54,796 miles
  • 2007 – 52,006 miles
  • 2006 – 45,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,888 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock bracket corroded off chassis (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated glazed with oil from leak (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing inc flexi mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded and holed just outside of a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,888 miles (+4,848)1 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    317099744242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock bracket corroded off chassis (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated glazed with oil from leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing inc flexi mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded and holed just outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass91,040 miles (+8,228)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    569814766837
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,812 miles (+4,218)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    577489477460
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,594 miles (+1,420)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    486813554655
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass77,174 miles (+4)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,174 miles
    Test number
    377321860186
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail77,170 miles (+715)3 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    689805954248
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,455 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    430334580703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass75,472 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    408856980525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass74,778 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    397405545444
    • AdvisoryLh headlamp beam image poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,815 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    375302914204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass71,949 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    169109193104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,420 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,420 miles
    Test number
    605538322260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,642 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    365466111214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,150 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    131556570148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,245 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    383168769159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,796 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    713396578197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,006 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    233902277126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    383522676194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T244 TEJ

Does T244 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T244 TEJ expired on 14 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T244 TEJ?
The MOT on T244 TEJ expired on 14 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T244 TEJ done?
T244 TEJ was recorded at 95,888 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has T244 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T244 TEJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T244 TEJ 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 T244 TEJ find?
T244 TEJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers likely to become detached shock bracket corroded off chassis; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake performance not tested, and 17 more.

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