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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T249 LBCMOT history

T249 LBC is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
154,335 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 LBC was last recorded at 154,335 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,365 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,970 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,335 miles
  • 2025 – 150,365 miles
  • 2024 – 144,615 miles
  • 2023 – 138,991 miles
  • 2021 – 136,654 miles
  • 2020 – 135,224 miles
  • 2019 – 132,354 miles
  • 2018 – 128,426 miles
  • 2017 – 121,769 miles
  • 2016 – 111,648 miles
  • 2011 – 103,115 miles
  • 2009 – 100,508 miles
  • 2008 – 97,403 miles
  • 2007 – 90,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front stub axle leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front inner arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    863800184222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stub axle leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,335 miles (+3,970)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    638838890009
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stub axle leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,365 miles (+5,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,365 miles
    Test number
    853154974248
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,615 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,615 miles
    Test number
    240304598678
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,607 miles (+5,616)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    748429257594
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work when brake pedal is applied (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,991 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    722496901912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail138,983 miles (+2,329)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    677750583165
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass136,654 miles (+1,430)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,654 miles
    Test number
    407726143015
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side floors/sills/chassis

  9. Pass135,224 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    462327267199
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass132,354 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    760219540758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,426 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,426 miles
    Test number
    958893316349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,769 miles (+10,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    126307193273
    • AdvisoryPan rod bushes have slight play

  13. Pass111,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    141634912421
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGuard missing off viscous fan
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticking needs attention

  14. Fail111,647 miles (+8,532)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    937362469229
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 12 inch of body mountings (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Electrical wiring insecure along rear bumper (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGuard missing off viscous fan
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticking needs attention

  15. Pass103,115 miles (+2,607)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    615978121093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  16. Pass100,508 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    322764959269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,504 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    703611159287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass97,403 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    451545948229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,674 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,674 miles
    Test number
    263763417472
    • NoteAll brake pipes corrded
    • NoteO/s n/s rear shocker bushes worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about T249 LBC

Does T249 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T249 LBC is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T249 LBC?
The MOT on T249 LBC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T249 LBC done?
T249 LBC was recorded at 154,335 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has T249 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 LBC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T249 LBC 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 T249 LBC find?
T249 LBC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front stub axle leaking; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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