Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc
T70 MXLMOT history
T70 MXL is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 206,522 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 MXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,487 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 MXL was last recorded at 206,522 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 206,512 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 5,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,522 miles
- 2024 – 205,908 miles
- 2023 – 205,761 miles
- 2022 – 204,230 miles
- 2021 – 201,821 miles
- 2020 – 195,251 miles
- 2015 – 184,720 miles
- 2014 – 173,208 miles
- 2012 – 159,214 miles
- 2011 – 137,655 miles
- 2010 – 126,436 miles
- 2009 – 117,433 miles
- 2008 – 109,752 miles
- 2007 – 109,510 miles
- 2006 – 100,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,522 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats in boot
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,522 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 206,522 miles
- Test number
- 810460725672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,512 miles (+604)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,512 miles
- Test number
- 969041833513
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass205,908 miles (+147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 205,908 miles
- Test number
- 162012813422
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle
Pass205,761 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 205,761 miles
- Test number
- 798323118938
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass204,230 miles (+2,409)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 204,230 miles
- Test number
- 522852448286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass201,821 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 201,821 miles
- Test number
- 379484908196
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats in boot
Fail201,821 miles (+6,570)3 dangerous14 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,821 miles
- Test number
- 158334462705
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Seat belt missing middle row (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn panard rod upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats in boot
Pass195,251 miles (+10,531)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 195,251 miles
- Test number
- 959100315434
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass184,720 miles (+11,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 184,720 miles
- Test number
- 638454215024
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass173,208 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 173,208 miles
- Test number
- 127703114475
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail173,205 miles (+13,991)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,205 miles
- Test number
- 835849804036
- DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass159,214 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 159,214 miles
- Test number
- 637980612303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s rear brake back plate corroded
Fail159,210 miles (+21,555)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,210 miles
- Test number
- 485726602413
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s rear brake back plate corroded
Pass137,655 miles (+11,219)2 advisories12 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 137,655 miles
- Test number
- 996088271114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteBrake judder nearside rear
- NoteBrake lines are showing heavy corrosion
- NoteFront and rear brake discs are dished
- NoteNearside front amber marker light inoperative
- NoteNearside front washer jet part blocked
- NoteOffside rear brake back-plate corroded
- NoteOffside rear of engine at top looks wet?
- NoteRear chassis showing heavy corrosion
- NoteRear fuel filter area looks damp?
- NoteSlight play in steering [top of collumn]
- NoteSteering box output shaft seal looks damp
- NoteVehicle presented with all rear seats removed
Pass126,436 miles (+9,003)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 126,436 miles
- Test number
- 163659740144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,433 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,433 miles
- Test number
- 200935019113
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass117,433 miles (+7,681)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 117,433 miles
- Test number
- 740765519123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,752 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 109,752 miles
- Test number
- 401930668009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,510 miles (+9,418)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,510 miles
- Test number
- 391164177427
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass100,092 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 100,092 miles
- Test number
- 460778766285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,092 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,092 miles
- Test number
- 883234066279
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T70 MXL
- Does T70 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T70 MXL expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T70 MXL?
- The MOT on T70 MXL expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T70 MXL done?
- T70 MXL was recorded at 206,522 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
- Has T70 MXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 MXL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T70 MXL 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 T70 MXL find?
- T70 MXL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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