
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T542 GOHMOT history
T542 GOH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 174,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 174,604 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T542 GOH
- 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
- 7 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T542 GOH was last recorded at 174,604 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,602 miles · 27 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 174,604 miles
- 2023 – 171,656 miles
- 2022 – 167,921 miles
- 2020 – 163,235 miles
- 2019 – 161,034 miles
- 2018 – 158,026 miles
- 2017 – 153,578 miles
- 2016 – 149,080 miles
- 2015 – 144,837 miles
- 2014 – 139,200 miles
- 2013 – 135,258 miles
- 2012 – 131,054 miles
- 2011 – 112,730 miles
- 2010 – 95,699 miles
- 2009 – 79,171 miles
- 2008 – 71,940 miles
- 2007 – 64,733 miles
- 2006 – 48,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
34 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,604 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 174,604 miles
- Test number
- 782685578211
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail174,602 miles (+2,946)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,602 miles
- Test number
- 919689732758
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,656 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 171,656 miles
- Test number
- 887272357360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fail171,637 miles (+3,716)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,637 miles
- Test number
- 990870735198
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating fluctuation over rear axle (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,921 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 167,921 miles
- Test number
- 593837212246
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear engine and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR and OSR of chassis. covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail167,914 miles (+4,679)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,914 miles
- Test number
- 272878206501
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear engine and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR and OSR of chassis. covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass163,235 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 163,235 miles
- Test number
- 994120193998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail163,235 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,235 miles
- Test number
- 262775238237
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,034 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 161,034 miles
- Test number
- 776265538313
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber weak
Fail161,033 miles (+3,007)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,033 miles
- Test number
- 783230565043
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function very weak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,026 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 158,026 miles
- Test number
- 287793634142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,026 miles (+4,448)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,026 miles
- Test number
- 982250303501
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,578 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 153,578 miles
- Test number
- 915432226712
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear bump stop areas corroding
Fail153,577 miles (+4,497)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,577 miles
- Test number
- 327168623921
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear bump stop areas corroding
Pass149,080 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 149,080 miles
- Test number
- 895188964145
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis
Fail149,077 miles (+4,240)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,077 miles
- Test number
- 449769700516
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis
Pass144,837 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 144,837 miles
- Test number
- 467171048019
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySide steps corroding
- AdvisorySteering operation notchy from centre
Fail144,836 miles (+5,636)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,836 miles
- Test number
- 971466929300
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySide steps corroding
- AdvisorySteering operation notchy from centre
Pass139,200 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 139,200 miles
- Test number
- 157465694207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSide steps corroded
Fail139,199 miles (+3,941)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,199 miles
- Test number
- 966305094208
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSide steps corroded
Pass135,258 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 135,258 miles
- Test number
- 118829183265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass131,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 131,054 miles
- Test number
- 625638902366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail131,054 miles (+831)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,054 miles
- Test number
- 236065402345
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass130,223 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 130,223 miles
- Test number
- 718853052182
- NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords
Fail130,223 miles (+17,493)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,223 miles
- Test number
- 939451252103
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDrivers door check strap brocken but not affecting door opperation
- NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords
Pass112,730 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 112,730 miles
- Test number
- 287013851456
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth Rear Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
- NoteMovement In O/S/F Anti-roll Bar A.C.E.Bush.
Fail112,720 miles (+17,021)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,720 miles
- Test number
- 187951851119
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth Rear Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
- NoteMovement In O/S/F Anti-roll Bar A.C.E.Bush.
- NoteO/S/F Side Marker Light Inop.
Pass95,699 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 95,699 miles
- Test number
- 110783750194
- NoteBoth Rear Tyres Low Tread & Cracking In Side Walls.
- NoteMovement In O/S/F Top & Bottom Ball Joints.
- NoteO/S/F Side Marker Light Inop.
Fail95,699 miles (+16,528)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,699 miles
- Test number
- 151522650197
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth Rear Tyres Low Tread & Cracking In Side Walls.
- NoteMovement In O/S/F Top & Bottom Ball Joints.
- NoteO/S/F Side Marker Light Inop.
Pass79,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 79,171 miles
- Test number
- 600826959104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,171 miles (+7,231)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,171 miles
- Test number
- 820036559187
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyre's becoming low on tread.
- NoteO/S/R suspension bump stop missing.
Pass71,940 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 71,940 miles
- Test number
- 640447288256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,733 miles (+15,780)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 64,733 miles
- Test number
- 661669627212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,953 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 48,953 miles
- Test number
- 300438946476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about T542 GOH
- Does T542 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T542 GOH expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T542 GOH?
- The MOT on T542 GOH expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T542 GOH done?
- T542 GOH was recorded at 174,604 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
- Has T542 GOH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T542 GOH has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T542 GOH 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 T542 GOH find?
- T542 GOH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
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