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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T696 SDKMOT history

T696 SDK is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,225 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 SDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 SDK was last recorded at 145,225 miles on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2026: 145,225 miles, lower than 162,672 miles on 24 Feb 2025.

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
162,672 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,225 miles
  • 2025 – 162,672 miles
  • 2023 – 162,639 miles
  • 2022 – 162,634 miles
  • 2020 – 160,322 miles
  • 2019 – 155,917 miles
  • 2018 – 151,384 miles
  • 2017 – 143,261 miles
  • 2016 – 136,247 miles
  • 2015 – 128,013 miles
  • 2014 – 122,705 miles
  • 2013 – 116,414 miles
  • 2012 – 110,883 miles
  • 2011 – 103,358 miles
  • 2010 – 96,147 miles
  • 2009 – 89,966 miles
  • 2008 – 81,928 miles
  • 2007 – 64,887 miles
  • 2006 – 57,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,225 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRadius arm bushes worn

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,225 miles (-17,447)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,225 miles
    Test number
    490915414694
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadius arm bushes worn

  2. Pass162,672 miles (+33)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,672 miles
    Test number
    270260227516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,639 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,639 miles
    Test number
    988057117985
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail162,634 miles (+2,312)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    159672760201
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount behind front wheel arch (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 body mount infront of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,322 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,322 miles
    Test number
    495166723935
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around chassis and suspension components

  6. Pass155,917 miles (+4,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,917 miles
    Test number
    866349302504
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp of fuel borderline
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryMovement n/s/r bottom shocker bush
    • AdvisoryPlay n/s/f antiroll bar linkage

  7. Pass151,384 miles (+8,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,384 miles
    Test number
    373510014994
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box
    • AdvisorySlight movement o/s/r shocker bottom bush
    • AdvisorySlight water leak radiator top hose

  8. Pass143,261 miles (+7,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    178509139698
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass136,247 miles (+8,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,247 miles
    Test number
    708168271291
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage
    • AdvisorySteering box damp of oil

  10. Pass128,013 miles (+5,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    445342125273
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSteering box damp

  11. Pass122,705 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    366509104479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,414 miles (+5,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    419978903286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    958257222224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,877 miles (+7,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    505757722260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass103,358 miles (+7,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    277651811217
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing

  16. Pass96,147 miles (+6,181)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    223969410237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing

  17. Pass89,966 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    303492239472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,928 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    334793888263
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Fail81,875 miles (+16,988)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    333833788280
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  20. Pass64,887 miles (+7,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    693099107235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    801604496127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T696 SDK

Does T696 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 SDK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T696 SDK?
The MOT on T696 SDK is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 SDK done?
T696 SDK was recorded at 145,225 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has T696 SDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 SDK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T696 SDK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T696 SDK find?
T696 SDK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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