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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T743 CERMOT history

T743 CER is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,899 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 CER was last recorded at 159,899 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,477 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
3,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,899 miles
  • 2025 – 158,477 miles
  • 2024 – 157,069 miles
  • 2023 – 154,759 miles
  • 2022 – 152,887 miles
  • 2021 – 150,428 miles
  • 2020 – 148,430 miles
  • 2019 – 146,699 miles
  • 2018 – 144,508 miles
  • 2017 – 140,073 miles
  • 2016 – 135,839 miles
  • 2015 – 132,703 miles
  • 2014 – 129,242 miles
  • 2013 – 126,477 miles
  • 2012 – 122,018 miles
  • 2011 – 116,322 miles
  • 2010 – 111,307 miles
  • 2009 – 104,547 miles
  • 2008 – 98,217 miles
  • 2007 – 90,422 miles
  • 2006 – 81,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,899 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,899 miles (+1,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,899 miles
    Test number
    252228394791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,477 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,477 miles
    Test number
    882092321498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass157,069 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,069 miles
    Test number
    629564253505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight outer corrosion to chassis at rear

  4. Pass154,759 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,759 miles
    Test number
    731932656796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,731 miles (+1,844)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,731 miles
    Test number
    842412655656
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axel oil seal starting to leak

  6. Pass152,887 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,887 miles
    Test number
    166779329440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryChassis has slight corrosion

  7. Pass150,428 miles (+1,998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,428 miles
    Test number
    268767432968
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis

  8. Pass148,430 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,430 miles
    Test number
    251712033589
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail148,425 miles (+1,726)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,425 miles
    Test number
    104266200191
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass146,699 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,699 miles
    Test number
    813223877786
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail146,691 miles (+2,183)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,691 miles
    Test number
    507942438972
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass144,508 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,508 miles
    Test number
    741026950815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass140,073 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,073 miles
    Test number
    575326117652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,839 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,839 miles
    Test number
    404789230726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,703 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,703 miles
    Test number
    315032145198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,242 miles (+2,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,242 miles
    Test number
    297400754457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass126,477 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    695228753122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Fail126,475 miles (+4,457)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,475 miles
    Test number
    435601053139
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass122,018 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,018 miles
    Test number
    258423052496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,322 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    779614451196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,307 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    220625250109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass104,547 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    454399049144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,217 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    542930958188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,152 miles (+7,730)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    110025548161
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass90,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    530970677147
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight dampness from active cornering valve area

  26. Fail90,422 miles (+8,865)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    122674867142
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn/wear lip
    • NoteSlight fluid dampness/seepage from active cornering control valve area

  27. Fail81,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    624465766103
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  28. Pass81,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    952605766149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T743 CER

Does T743 CER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T743 CER is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T743 CER?
The MOT on T743 CER is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T743 CER done?
T743 CER was recorded at 159,899 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,933 miles a year.
Has T743 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 CER has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T743 CER 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 T743 CER find?
T743 CER passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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