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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T4 GENMOT history

T4 GEN is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 155,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,186 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GEN was last recorded at 155,186 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,965 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,221 miles
Average per year
5,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,186 miles
  • 2025 – 151,965 miles
  • 2024 – 151,856 miles
  • 2023 – 147,333 miles
  • 2022 – 143,548 miles
  • 2021 – 140,643 miles
  • 2020 – 136,780 miles
  • 2019 – 130,914 miles
  • 2018 – 125,053 miles
  • 2017 – 119,043 miles
  • 2016 – 113,387 miles
  • 2015 – 107,105 miles
  • 2014 – 100,149 miles
  • 2013 – 95,055 miles
  • 2012 – 87,208 miles
  • 2011 – 78,257 miles
  • 2010 – 71,615 miles
  • 2009 – 66,896 miles
  • 2008 – 61,635 miles
  • 2007 – 55,050 miles
  • 2006 – 49,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front hub seals weeping grease
  • AdvisorySlight play in offside & nearside front hub assembely

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.

  • Rear axle bump stops missing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear floor braces corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear floor brace supports corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,186 miles
    Test number
    591533826879
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front hub seals weeping grease
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside & nearside front hub assembely

  2. Fail155,185 miles (+3,220)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,185 miles
    Test number
    271485237722
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front hub seals weeping grease
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside & nearside front hub assembely

  3. Pass151,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,965 miles
    Test number
    654348801359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail151,965 miles (+109)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,965 miles
    Test number
    787173959316
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail151,856 miles (+4,523)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,856 miles
    Test number
    365088670993
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear body to chassis support mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor braces corroded
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

  6. Pass147,333 miles (+3,785)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    829151587606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill bottom corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corrroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor braces corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing

  7. Pass143,548 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,548 miles
    Test number
    290268393585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear body mountings corroded both sides

  8. Fail143,548 miles (+2,784)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,548 miles
    Test number
    512682196536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear body mountings corroded both sides

  9. Pass140,764 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    479868391650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor brace supports corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor brace supports corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear spring and shock absorber mountings

  10. Fail140,764 miles (+121)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    404870769025
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor brace supports corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor brace supports corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear spring and shock absorber mountings

  11. Fail140,643 miles (+3,832)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    320578313523
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mounting (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor brace supports corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor brace support corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion around spring mountings and upper shockabsorber mountings

  12. Pass136,811 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    881614581334
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail136,780 miles (+5,866)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,780 miles
    Test number
    750014661802
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass130,914 miles (+5,861)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    565601977514
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Strap Corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Seal Slight Leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill End (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel Seal Slight Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill End (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Bump Stops Missing

  15. Pass125,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    471495461548
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill ends corroded near body mountings
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryService brake eff low . requirements only just met

  16. Fail125,053 miles (+6,010)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    126852133432
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill ends corroded near body mountings
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryService brake eff low . requirements only just met

  17. Pass119,043 miles (+5,656)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    523409860766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill bottoms corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak offside front swivel
    • AdvisoryRear service brake eff low

  18. Pass113,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,387 miles
    Test number
    569654460223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight weep

  19. Fail113,387 miles (+6,282)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,387 miles
    Test number
    208913491768
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight weep

  20. Pass107,105 miles (+6,956)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    109091835127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front body mounting corroded

  21. Pass100,149 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,149 miles
    Test number
    739008414123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEmissions high
    • NoteOsr disc face corroded
    • NoteOsr sill end corroded/holed
    • NoteRear cross tube corroded
    • NoteRear prop mtg disc splitting
    • NoteSide-side play in handbrake lever

  22. Fail100,145 miles (+5,090)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,145 miles
    Test number
    846548414198
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOsr disc face corroded
    • NoteOsr sill end corroded/holed
    • NoteRear cross tube corroded
    • NoteRear prop mtg disc splitting
    • NoteSide-side play in handbrake lever

  23. Pass95,055 miles (+7,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    316543043157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass87,208 miles (+8,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    846702542172
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass78,257 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    906858311197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,615 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    391258010193
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth wipers split

  27. Fail71,615 miles (+4,719)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    664267710144
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth wipers split

  28. Pass66,896 miles (+5,261)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    182665119120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel near limits

  29. Pass61,635 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    850446518139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass55,050 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,050 miles
    Test number
    811344647118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    334784026197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,134 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    771359016186
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront diff has oil leak

Questions about T4 GEN

Does T4 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 GEN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 GEN?
The MOT on T4 GEN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 GEN done?
T4 GEN was recorded at 155,186 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,246 miles a year.
Has T4 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GEN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 GEN 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 T4 GEN find?
T4 GEN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside & nearside front hub seals weeping grease; slight play in offside & nearside front hub assembely.

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