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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T61 BFXMOT history

T61 BFX is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 191,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
191,000 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 BFX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 BFX was last recorded at 191,000 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,679 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,000 miles
  • 2025 – 188,679 miles
  • 2024 – 186,650 miles
  • 2023 – 176,599 miles
  • 2022 – 160,701 miles
  • 2021 – 151,135 miles
  • 2020 – 150,414 miles
  • 2019 – 149,536 miles
  • 2018 – 146,889 miles
  • 2017 – 145,396 miles
  • 2016 – 142,214 miles
  • 2015 – 138,978 miles
  • 2014 – 134,708 miles
  • 2013 – 130,380 miles
  • 2012 – 126,837 miles
  • 2011 – 121,955 miles
  • 2010 – 121,525 miles
  • 2009 – 119,363 miles
  • 2008 – 115,242 miles
  • 2007 – 107,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront and rear stone chipped
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff seal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    191,000 miles
    Test number
    621233544563
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear stone chipped
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  2. Fail191,000 miles (+2,321)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,000 miles
    Test number
    840038876390
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear stone chipped
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  3. Pass188,679 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    188,679 miles
    Test number
    720549834716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,631 miles (+1,981)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    114903344946
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking from diff seal, contaminating brake caliper and disc. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,650 miles (+10,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,650 miles
    Test number
    766207793939
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass176,599 miles (+15,898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,599 miles
    Test number
    428406473934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner w/arch front corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support arm bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear both sides heavily corroded and cracked at rear near towbar mounts
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisier than normal

  7. Pass160,701 miles (+9,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,701 miles
    Test number
    306163324990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak

  8. Pass151,135 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,135 miles
    Test number
    143598889636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,414 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,414 miles
    Test number
    291287170232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,403 miles (+867)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,403 miles
    Test number
    540115623968
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,536 miles (+2,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    149,536 miles
    Test number
    111815353600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass146,889 miles (+1,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    984744940584
    • AdvisoryAdvise bad gearbox and engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryAdvise one number plate light n/ working
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassi very rusty in places
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear step rotton

  13. Pass145,396 miles (+3,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,396 miles
    Test number
    817746612350
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine / gearbox area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass142,214 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,214 miles
    Test number
    813127217181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,978 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    775920875132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,708 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,708 miles
    Test number
    145734184108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,380 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    836661273152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass126,837 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    179238572161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    576072861262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,955 miles (+430)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    336767651406
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass121,525 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    542167210354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass119,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    932627289200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail119,363 miles (+4,121)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    300335889241
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass115,242 miles (+7,420)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    115,242 miles
    Test number
    780184688248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front bumper is damaged
    • NoteOffside rear light lens is cracked
    • NoteParking brake lever has a long travel

  25. Pass107,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    912322997295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 BFX

Does T61 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 BFX is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 BFX?
The MOT on T61 BFX is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 BFX done?
T61 BFX was recorded at 191,000 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has T61 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 BFX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T61 BFX 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 T61 BFX find?
T61 BFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front and rear stone chipped; heavily undersealed.

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