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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

T557 CFGMOT history

T557 CFG is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
146,560 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 CFG was last recorded at 146,560 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2013: 117,270 miles, lower than 117,289 miles on 5 Jul 2013.

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
146,547 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,560 miles
  • 2023 – 145,900 miles
  • 2022 – 144,854 miles
  • 2021 – 143,416 miles
  • 2019 – 140,876 miles
  • 2018 – 138,505 miles
  • 2017 – 135,525 miles
  • 2016 – 129,870 miles
  • 2015 – 128,625 miles
  • 2014 – 119,481 miles
  • 2013 – 117,270 miles
  • 2012 – 114,449 miles
  • 2011 – 111,618 miles
  • 2010 – 108,275 miles
  • 2009 – 96,410 miles
  • 2008 – 95,303 miles
  • 2007 – 87,768 miles
  • 2006 – 75,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both front body mountings slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside front A.C.E system has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear chassis slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,560 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    592905691242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,547 miles (+647)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,547 miles
    Test number
    769001504097
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass145,900 miles (+1,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    262235753320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,854 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,854 miles
    Test number
    179550651452
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front A.C.E system has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded

  5. Fail144,839 miles (+1,423)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,839 miles
    Test number
    266069505436
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front A.C.E system has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded

  6. Pass143,416 miles (+2,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,416 miles
    Test number
    212983528358
    • AdvisoryACE system pipes have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,876 miles (+2,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,876 miles
    Test number
    952782451948
    • AdvisoryOffside A.C.E pipes have a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,505 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    428117104295
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWelding on rear chassis of poor quality

  9. Fail138,505 miles (+2,980)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    557974148420
    • Repaired at testRear Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWelding on rear chassis of poor quality

  10. Pass135,525 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    361791883321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,512 miles (+5,642)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    822301219789
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable foremost (2.2.C.1d)

  12. Pass129,870 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,870 miles
    Test number
    704675490152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,625 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    195021505268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,481 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,481 miles
    Test number
    157744374123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,270 miles (-19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,270 miles
    Test number
    667712393154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,289 miles (+2,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,289 miles
    Test number
    138936183190
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass114,449 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    915549782196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail114,421 miles (+2,803)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    817068482158
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass111,618 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    499239681126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,275 miles (+11,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    283365370450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,410 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    381027199167
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished

  22. Pass96,410 miles (+1,107)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    453027699175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished

  23. Pass95,303 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    171038708320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,768 miles (+12,210)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    680864997195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    341469396197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 CFG

Does T557 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 CFG expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 CFG?
The MOT on T557 CFG expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 CFG done?
T557 CFG was recorded at 146,560 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has T557 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 CFG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 CFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T557 CFG find?
T557 CFG passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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