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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

T259 BTHMOT history

T259 BTH is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,824 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 BTH was last recorded at 147,824 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,863 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,961 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,824 miles
  • 2024 – 144,863 miles
  • 2023 – 142,350 miles
  • 2022 – 141,358 miles
  • 2021 – 141,342 miles
  • 2018 – 138,500 miles
  • 2017 – 133,904 miles
  • 2016 – 126,797 miles
  • 2014 – 116,941 miles
  • 2013 – 112,759 miles
  • 2012 – 108,413 miles
  • 2011 – 99,133 miles
  • 2010 – 92,181 miles
  • 2009 – 83,244 miles
  • 2008 – 76,734 miles
  • 2007 – 75,423 miles
  • 2006 – 70,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,824 miles (+2,961)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    228699672393
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,863 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,863 miles
    Test number
    943290017773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,822 miles (+2,472)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    785815314965
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,350 miles (+992)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,350 miles
    Test number
    140461310172
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,358 miles (+16)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    848072181830
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,342 miles (+2,842)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,342 miles
    Test number
    277110291079
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,500 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    700749092714
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low (3mm
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming rear chassis area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail138,497 miles (+4,593)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,497 miles
    Test number
    849913317852
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in headlight (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low (3mm
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming rear chassis area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass133,904 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    352005570809
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower bumper support tube corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise on power steering

  10. Fail133,904 miles (+7,107)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    674893306143
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower bumper support tube corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise on power steering

  11. Pass126,797 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,797 miles
    Test number
    769323560951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,614 miles (+9,673)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,614 miles
    Test number
    819001424496
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box missing

  13. Pass116,941 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    697823554351
    • NoteAdvise rad support member badly corroded nsr tyre cuts in inner side wall

  14. Fail116,882 miles (+4,123)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,882 miles
    Test number
    418609234492
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rad support member badly corroded nsr tyre cuts in inner side wall

  15. Pass112,759 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,759 miles
    Test number
    758662233356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,638 miles (+466)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    428864823306
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail112,172 miles (+3,759)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    568832753254
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront radiator carrier corroded

  18. Pass108,413 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    927265742174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    207809241029
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail99,133 miles (+114)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    988288841042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail99,019 miles (+6,838)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    288183531092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass92,181 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    551515150077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,244 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    503004649047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,243 miles (+6,509)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    223265039095
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront windows have been blacked out/police can and vosa can do you if over a certain reading,but not part of mot test as yet

  25. Pass76,734 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    264728538470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,423 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    791366667177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    140908056179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T259 BTH

Does T259 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T259 BTH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T259 BTH?
The MOT on T259 BTH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T259 BTH done?
T259 BTH was recorded at 147,824 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has T259 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 BTH has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T259 BTH 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 T259 BTH find?
T259 BTH passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window; offside window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window; oil leak, but not excessive.

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