Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T246 MDAMOT history
T246 MDA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,329 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 151,329 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T246 MDA
- 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
- 16 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T246 MDA was last recorded at 151,329 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 12,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Aug 2023: 138,929 miles, lower than 223,484 miles on 8 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,942 miles · 19 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,387 miles
- Average per year
- 4,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,329 miles
- 2024 – 138,942 miles
- 2023 – 138,929 miles
- 2022 – 223,484 miles
- 2021 – 136,136 miles
- 2019 – 135,434 miles
- 2018 – 130,620 miles
- 2017 – 129,283 miles
- 2016 – 124,817 miles
- 2015 – 118,969 miles
- 2014 – 114,278 miles
- 2013 – 107,833 miles
- 2012 – 101,313 miles
- 2011 – 95,790 miles
- 2010 – 91,300 miles
- 2009 – 84,680 miles
- 2008 – 77,121 miles
- 2007 – 69,509 miles
- 2006 – 60,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,329 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside rear of vehicle has slight damage.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Slight engine oil leak.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,329 miles (+12,387)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 151,329 miles
- Test number
- 145126189654
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,942 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 138,942 miles
- Test number
- 331340765107
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside rear of vehicle has slight damage.
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.
Fail138,940 miles (+11)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,940 miles
- Test number
- 972953890415
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside rear of vehicle has slight damage.
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.
Pass138,929 miles (-84,555)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 138,929 miles
- Test number
- 502269528289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing/cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside rear of vehicle has slight damage.
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
Pass223,484 miles (+87,348)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 223,484 miles
- Test number
- 987935939828
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,136 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 136,136 miles
- Test number
- 161346918087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail136,136 miles (+702)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,136 miles
- Test number
- 898639426102
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,434 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 135,434 miles
- Test number
- 490227619330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,429 miles (+4,809)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,429 miles
- Test number
- 625191861874
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,620 miles (+1,337)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 130,620 miles
- Test number
- 718725310163
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to chassis
Pass129,283 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 129,283 miles
- Test number
- 583188001653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail129,283 miles (+4,466)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,283 miles
- Test number
- 745393590333
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass124,817 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 124,817 miles
- Test number
- 943850035120
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass118,969 miles (+4,691)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,969 miles
- Test number
- 949740165131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,278 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 114,278 miles
- Test number
- 965123564164
- 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)
Pass107,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 107,833 miles
- Test number
- 576782563171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,832 miles (+6,519)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,832 miles
- Test number
- 929862663175
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNear side front tyre has age related cracks to inner side wall
Pass101,313 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 101,313 miles
- Test number
- 526186862152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 95,790 miles
- Test number
- 235974761172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,790 miles (+4,490)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,790 miles
- Test number
- 907194661164
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail91,300 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,300 miles
- Test number
- 270835560176
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass91,300 miles (+6,620)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 91,300 miles
- Test number
- 864565660132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,680 miles (+7,559)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,680 miles
- Test number
- 571543569135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,121 miles (+7,612)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 283075758410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,509 miles (+9,231)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 69,509 miles
- Test number
- 744913967138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 60,278 miles
- Test number
- 721560466153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T246 MDA
- Does T246 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T246 MDA expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T246 MDA?
- The MOT on T246 MDA expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T246 MDA done?
- T246 MDA was recorded at 151,329 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
- Has T246 MDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T246 MDA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T246 MDA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T246 MDA find?
- T246 MDA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 3 more.
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