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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T688 SDEMOT history

T688 SDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,766 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 SDE was last recorded at 160,766 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 8,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,531 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,235 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,766 miles
  • 2023 – 152,531 miles
  • 2022 – 145,361 miles
  • 2021 – 142,256 miles
  • 2017 – 137,682 miles
  • 2016 – 124,372 miles
  • 2015 – 114,630 miles
  • 2014 – 104,588 miles
  • 2013 – 100,620 miles
  • 2012 – 97,091 miles
  • 2011 – 92,989 miles
  • 2010 – 88,848 miles
  • 2009 – 84,112 miles
  • 2008 – 80,139 miles
  • 2007 – 76,500 miles
  • 2006 – 72,184 miles
  • 2005 – 67,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,766 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front number plate broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front oil leak axel output seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in nsf tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,766 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,766 miles
    Test number
    901795615520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,531 miles (+7,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,531 miles
    Test number
    968228703663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,361 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,361 miles
    Test number
    391605532815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,359 miles (+3,103)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    200438952980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,256 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,256 miles
    Test number
    221821982858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,682 miles
    Test number
    753299693799
    • AdvisoryOil leak on front/rear axle

  7. Fail137,682 miles (+13,310)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,682 miles
    Test number
    244825206852
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on front/rear axle

  8. Pass124,372 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,372 miles
    Test number
    834647068754
    • AdvisoryFront number plate broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak axel output seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsf tyre

  9. Fail124,148 miles (+9,518)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,148 miles
    Test number
    484235376459
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak axel output seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsf tyre

  10. Pass114,630 miles (+10,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,630 miles
    Test number
    394707811413
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,588 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    405016614292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,578 miles (+3,958)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    317080714470
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNo.plates deteriorated

  13. Pass100,620 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    477936823287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,617 miles (+3,526)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    748834823252
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass97,091 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    396433942425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteSRS warning light illuminated

  16. Fail97,089 miles (+4,100)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    376872742291
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteSRS warning light illuminated

  17. Pass92,989 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    915837031207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,983 miles (+4,135)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    457875331223
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside and Nearside rear bump stops missing
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  19. Pass88,848 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    290799030267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,112 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    370418139433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,139 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    921794638261
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops missing
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight scoring to both front brake discs
    • NoteSrs light illuminated

  22. Fail80,139 miles (+3,639)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    833883538265
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops missing
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight scoring to both front brake discs
    • NoteSrs light illuminated

  23. Pass76,500 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    464408527282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,184 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    652292346205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    472089225274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T688 SDE

Does T688 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 SDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T688 SDE?
The MOT on T688 SDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 SDE done?
T688 SDE was recorded at 160,766 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has T688 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 SDE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T688 SDE 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 T688 SDE find?
T688 SDE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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