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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T503 SGJMOT history

T503 SGJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 223,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
223,878 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 SGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 SGJ was last recorded at 223,878 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2017: 207,293 miles, lower than 207,527 miles on 8 Dec 2017.

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
221,582 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,878 miles
  • 2024 – 221,582 miles
  • 2023 – 219,854 miles
  • 2022 – 217,917 miles
  • 2021 – 216,223 miles
  • 2020 – 215,426 miles
  • 2019 – 213,906 miles
  • 2018 – 210,898 miles
  • 2017 – 207,293 miles
  • 2016 – 203,585 miles
  • 2015 – 200,782 miles
  • 2014 – 197,006 miles
  • 2013 – 192,993 miles
  • 2012 – 188,518 miles
  • 2011 – 180,512 miles
  • 2010 – 165,911 miles
  • 2009 – 156,367 miles
  • 2008 – 142,530 miles
  • 2007 – 131,433 miles
  • 2006 – 116,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,878 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Various underbody components corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,878 miles (+2,296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    223,878 miles
    Test number
    936850970939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass221,582 miles (+1,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    221,582 miles
    Test number
    708318242030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +Cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  3. Pass219,854 miles (+1,937)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    219,854 miles
    Test number
    987191740172
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  4. Pass217,917 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,917 miles
    Test number
    484768065558
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmssion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  5. Fail217,906 miles (+1,683)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,906 miles
    Test number
    145046052964
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass216,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,223 miles
    Test number
    495607820610
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  7. Fail216,223 miles (+797)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,223 miles
    Test number
    495897149138
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  8. Pass215,426 miles (+1,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    215,426 miles
    Test number
    735111679055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass213,906 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    213,906 miles
    Test number
    908522507916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S rear chassis rails heavily corroded and weak within 30cm of tow bar/body/suspension component mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail213,904 miles (+3,006)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,904 miles
    Test number
    970283451032
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S rear chassis rails heavily corroded and weak within 30cm of tow bar/body/suspension component mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass210,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    210,898 miles
    Test number
    517088981892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,898 miles (+3,605)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,898 miles
    Test number
    416382389620
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass207,293 miles (-234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    207,293 miles
    Test number
    321285366495
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Fail207,527 miles (+3,942)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,527 miles
    Test number
    295603057816
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass203,585 miles (+2,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    203,585 miles
    Test number
    620605950052
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has light to heavy corrosion

  16. Pass200,782 miles (+3,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    200,782 miles
    Test number
    667539597126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass197,006 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    197,006 miles
    Test number
    829343354337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,001 miles (+4,008)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,001 miles
    Test number
    738711754353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass192,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    192,993 miles
    Test number
    778515443318
    • NoteFront surport corroded

  20. Fail192,993 miles (+4,475)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,993 miles
    Test number
    635374543361
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront surport corroded

  21. Pass188,518 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    188,518 miles
    Test number
    585388302288
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail188,517 miles (+8,005)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,517 miles
    Test number
    355937002235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass180,512 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    345915381186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail180,512 miles (+14,601)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    268625681178
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass165,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    165,911 miles
    Test number
    254753270461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail165,911 miles (+9,544)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,911 miles
    Test number
    453803270152
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass156,367 miles (+13,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    156,367 miles
    Test number
    621000979112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass142,530 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,530 miles
    Test number
    241627278429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass131,433 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    224874467480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  30. Fail131,433 miles (+14,563)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    874964267115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  31. Pass116,870 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    172249576117
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s door mirror

Questions about T503 SGJ

Does T503 SGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T503 SGJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T503 SGJ?
The MOT on T503 SGJ is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T503 SGJ done?
T503 SGJ was recorded at 223,878 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has T503 SGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 SGJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T503 SGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T503 SGJ find?
T503 SGJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; parking brake only just meets required efficiency, and 4 more.

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