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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T742 CBYMOT history

T742 CBY is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
195,723 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 CBY was last recorded at 195,723 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2015: 131,017 miles, lower than 149,195 miles on 17 Oct 2014.
  • 10 Oct 2018: 178,165 miles, lower than 178,176 miles on 4 Oct 2018.

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
193,795 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,723 miles
  • 2023 – 193,795 miles
  • 2022 – 188,202 miles
  • 2021 – 181,177 miles
  • 2019 – 180,901 miles
  • 2018 – 178,165 miles
  • 2017 – 175,486 miles
  • 2016 – 165,566 miles
  • 2015 – 131,017 miles
  • 2014 – 149,195 miles
  • 2013 – 144,582 miles
  • 2012 – 134,801 miles
  • 2011 – 129,201 miles
  • 2010 – 118,158 miles
  • 2009 – 111,684 miles
  • 2008 – 104,072 miles
  • 2007 – 91,369 miles
  • 2006 – 79,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,723 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,723 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,723 miles
    Test number
    571773245199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,795 miles (+5,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    193,795 miles
    Test number
    887433557600
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass188,202 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    188,202 miles
    Test number
    794375290905
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,188 miles (+7,011)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,188 miles
    Test number
    933669323561
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,177 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,177 miles
    Test number
    961903022301
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,176 miles (+275)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,176 miles
    Test number
    445673236428
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,901 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,901 miles
    Test number
    325958269676
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass178,165 miles (-11)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,165 miles
    Test number
    934395128169
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryActive anti roll bar fluid reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff stabilizer bush worn

  9. Fail178,176 miles (+2,690)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,176 miles
    Test number
    718405350304
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryActive anti roll bar fluid reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryBarbed wire wrapped around rear of prop shaft
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff stabilizer bush worn

  10. Pass175,486 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    175,486 miles
    Test number
    492611331338
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff stabiliser bushes worn
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking oil

  11. Fail175,486 miles (+9,920)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,486 miles
    Test number
    405045054207
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff stabiliser bushes worn
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking oil

  12. Pass165,566 miles (+34,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    165,566 miles
    Test number
    370158307664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken but system not insecure
    • AdvisoryMinor power steering leak

  13. Pass131,017 miles (-18,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    873563282770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass149,195 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    587800794206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail149,195 miles (+4,613)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    827302384292
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass144,582 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    658314623279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,520 miles (+9,719)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,520 miles
    Test number
    816360223256
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass134,801 miles (+5,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,801 miles
    Test number
    128129482489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass129,201 miles (+11,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    747070711183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades poor

  20. Pass118,158 miles (+6,474)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    653376600136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamage to bottom of windscreen outside of zone a

  21. Pass111,684 miles (+7,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    553933399005
    • NoteRear tyres worn thin on inner edges

  22. Pass104,072 miles (+12,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    812855098002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,369 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    103364497487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,316 miles (+12,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    534002797087
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  25. Pass79,269 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,269 miles
    Test number
    140354286003
    • NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Questions about T742 CBY

Does T742 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T742 CBY expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T742 CBY?
The MOT on T742 CBY expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T742 CBY done?
T742 CBY was recorded at 195,723 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has T742 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 CBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T742 CBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T742 CBY find?
T742 CBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch; oil leak, but not excessive.

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