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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T38 NECMOT history

T38 NEC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
178,331 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 NEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 NEC was last recorded at 178,331 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2014: 136,370 miles, lower than 136,670 miles on 15 Jul 2014.
  • 10 Jun 2022: 169,264 miles, lower than 169,712 miles on 6 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,195 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,331 miles
  • 2023 – 173,464 miles
  • 2022 – 169,264 miles
  • 2021 – 164,401 miles
  • 2017 – 157,633 miles
  • 2016 – 149,756 miles
  • 2015 – 137,476 miles
  • 2014 – 136,370 miles
  • 2013 – 134,485 miles
  • 2012 – 128,059 miles
  • 2011 – 118,909 miles
  • 2010 – 110,767 miles
  • 2009 – 102,752 miles
  • 2008 – 95,105 miles
  • 2007 – 87,546 miles
  • 2006 – 78,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Underside of vehicle has general corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,331 miles (+136)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,331 miles
    Test number
    287927833281
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  2. Fail178,195 miles (+4,731)12 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,195 miles
    Test number
    433910818719
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  3. Pass173,464 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,464 miles
    Test number
    655923548702
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail173,350 miles (+4,086)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    221124313287
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass169,264 miles (-448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    169,264 miles
    Test number
    684372517757
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  6. Fail169,712 miles (+5,311)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,712 miles
    Test number
    288574429113
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass164,401 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,401 miles
    Test number
    904711607281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  8. Pass157,633 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,633 miles
    Test number
    986879129607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail157,552 miles (+7,796)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    689964836979
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass149,756 miles (+427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,756 miles
    Test number
    577305089116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail149,329 miles (+11,853)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,329 miles
    Test number
    657551702479
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  12. Pass137,476 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,476 miles
    Test number
    208347585420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,370 miles (-300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,370 miles
    Test number
    588887794156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,670 miles (+2,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,670 miles
    Test number
    405376594120
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

  15. Pass134,485 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,485 miles
    Test number
    276835883059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,059 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,059 miles
    Test number
    887671082049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    157085571005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail118,907 miles (+8,140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,907 miles
    Test number
    567405571000
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass110,767 miles (+8,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    330968480069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDiesel weeping from above starter suspect fuel pressure regulator

  20. Fail102,752 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    342169289019
    • Repaired at testRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass102,752 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    764169489022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    183911598027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,105 miles (+7,559)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    532191798047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass87,546 miles (+8,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    651138787044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    532040396060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 NEC

Does T38 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 NEC expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 NEC?
The MOT on T38 NEC expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 NEC done?
T38 NEC was recorded at 178,331 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has T38 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 NEC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T38 NEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T38 NEC find?
T38 NEC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; steering box leaking oil; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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