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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T68 RDSMOT history

T68 RDS is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
126,679 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 RDS was last recorded at 126,679 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 2,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,799 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,880 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,679 miles
  • 2023 – 123,799 miles
  • 2022 – 123,775 miles
  • 2021 – 117,879 miles
  • 2017 – 117,515 miles
  • 2016 – 115,618 miles
  • 2014 – 111,187 miles
  • 2013 – 101,976 miles
  • 2012 – 97,428 miles
  • 2011 – 95,424 miles
  • 2010 – 86,120 miles
  • 2008 – 79,360 miles
  • 2007 – 63,400 miles
  • 2006 – 53,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,679 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,679 miles (+2,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,679 miles
    Test number
    201617362895
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,799 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,799 miles
    Test number
    135508518570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,796 miles (+21)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    147608800475
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing corroded and holed beside brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Panhard rod bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing corroded and holed beside ABS brake unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  4. Fail123,775 miles (+5,896)11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    257979320725
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WATTS LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,879 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    965037431981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail117,876 miles (+361)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    370786440238
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass117,515 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    528686729009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,512 miles (+1,894)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    168181981094
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass115,618 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,618 miles
    Test number
    235785471107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail115,608 miles (+4,421)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    615484846321
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass111,187 miles (+9,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,187 miles
    Test number
    346275254442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,976 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,976 miles
    Test number
    955794963230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front drop link boots deteriorated.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail101,974 miles (+4,546)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    998484863247
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front drop link boots deteriorated.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower flexi ferrules corroded.

  14. Pass97,428 miles (+2,004)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,428 miles
    Test number
    199442482025
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged but not insecure or dangerous to other road users

  15. Pass95,424 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    678894281023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail95,409 miles (+9,289)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    707187871073
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,120 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,120 miles
    Test number
    723852960060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,111 miles (+6,751)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    644101260082
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,360 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    910743718301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,151 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,151 miles
    Test number
    814391938057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,400 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    120303357068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    911646356083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 RDS

Does T68 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T68 RDS expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T68 RDS?
The MOT on T68 RDS expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T68 RDS done?
T68 RDS was recorded at 126,679 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has T68 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 RDS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T68 RDS 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 T68 RDS find?
T68 RDS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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