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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T420 MECMOT history

T420 MEC is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
103,063 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 MEC was last recorded at 103,063 miles on 10 May 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2023: 103,057 miles, lower than 194,380 miles on 14 Apr 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
103,057 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,063 miles
  • 2022 – 194,380 miles
  • 2019 – 188,012 miles
  • 2018 – 172,217 miles
  • 2015 – 163,834 miles
  • 2014 – 152,584 miles
  • 2013 – 145,702 miles
  • 2012 – 145,095 miles
  • 2011 – 143,330 miles
  • 2010 – 140,049 miles
  • 2009 – 134,366 miles
  • 2008 – 130,462 miles
  • 2007 – 122,805 miles
  • 2006 – 116,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,063 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted at time of the testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,063 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    506844206379
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted at time of the test

  2. Fail103,057 miles (-91,323)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,057 miles
    Test number
    753268239032
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No rear seats fitted at time of the test

  3. Pass194,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    194,380 miles
    Test number
    536302870460
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,380 miles (+6,368)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,380 miles
    Test number
    581021848528
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure spring not fitted right (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm at front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective tracking arms nuts loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose rubbing on arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass188,012 miles (+15,795)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,012 miles
    Test number
    780640307313
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,217 miles (+8,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,217 miles
    Test number
    911391540191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion To Both Inner Sills

  7. Pass163,834 miles (+11,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    163,834 miles
    Test number
    708633105265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass152,584 miles (+508)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,584 miles
    Test number
    576010734227
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail152,076 miles (+6,374)5 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,076 miles
    Test number
    337827514228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc inner faces corroded
    • NoteO.s.f wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteO.s.r body mounting acceptable corrsion.
    • NoteO.s.r bump stop missing

  10. Pass145,702 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,702 miles
    Test number
    378835483186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail145,699 miles (+604)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,699 miles
    Test number
    936813983178
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass145,095 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    966554572148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBOOT FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED, NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

  13. Fail145,095 miles (+1,765)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    456870072177
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBOOT FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED, NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

  14. Pass143,330 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    497989261056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,256 miles (+3,207)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,256 miles
    Test number
    848935751024
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass140,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    533233640052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,049 miles (+5,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    100143840421
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass134,366 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    510977129027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,462 miles (+7,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    130,462 miles
    Test number
    142631558030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass122,805 miles (+6,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,805 miles
    Test number
    104871457070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass116,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    116,286 miles
    Test number
    620089036022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 MEC

Does T420 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 MEC expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 MEC?
The MOT on T420 MEC expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 MEC done?
T420 MEC was recorded at 103,063 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023.
Has T420 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 MEC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T420 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 MEC find?
T420 MEC passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear no rear seats fitted at time of the test.

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