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Land Rover Discovery

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

T743 RPAMOT history

T743 RPA is an orange petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2023
Mileage
123,842 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 RPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
1 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 RPA was last recorded at 123,842 miles on 1 May 2022, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2009: 100,862 miles, lower than 158,382 miles on 4 Mar 2008.
  • 25 Nov 2017: 119,393 miles, lower than 128,100 miles on 18 Dec 2016.

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
123,018 miles · 24 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
1,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,842 miles
  • 2020 – 123,018 miles
  • 2019 – 122,153 miles
  • 2018 – 120,650 miles
  • 2017 – 119,393 miles
  • 2016 – 128,100 miles
  • 2014 – 111,245 miles
  • 2013 – 103,613 miles
  • 2010 – 103,560 miles
  • 2009 – 100,862 miles
  • 2008 – 158,382 miles
  • 2007 – 96,533 miles
  • 2005 – 94,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,842 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    751580940595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,018 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    750320508875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,153 miles (+92)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,153 miles
    Test number
    676802291650
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner wings

  4. Fail122,061 miles (+1,411)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    972036069316
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,650 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,650 miles
    Test number
    809424746208
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint dust covers slight wear

  6. Pass119,393 miles (-8,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    232091711013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass128,100 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    173043911120
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak small leak on rad
    • AdvisoryOil leak on sump

  8. Pass125,383 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,383 miles
    Test number
    889127476587
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail125,383 miles (+14,138)1 dangerous11 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,383 miles
    Test number
    158522426104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking main (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass111,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    487246784024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,244 miles (+187)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    128885984405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Fail111,057 miles (+7,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,057 miles
    Test number
    458123684081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass103,613 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    125437103125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    743935320189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,560 miles (+2,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    711205020121
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  16. Pass100,862 miles (-57,520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,862 miles
    Test number
    960026079090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass158,382 miles (+61,849)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    158,382 miles
    Test number
    272784068039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,533 miles (+1,902)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,533 miles
    Test number
    111296537009
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r hub leaking oil close to braking system

  19. Pass94,631 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    432087255473
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering box damp around drop arm possible pas fluid or engine oil

  20. Fail94,606 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    783521925387
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Questions about T743 RPA

Does T743 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T743 RPA expired on 30 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T743 RPA?
The MOT on T743 RPA expired on 30 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T743 RPA done?
T743 RPA was recorded at 123,842 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2022, an average of 1,777 miles a year.
Has T743 RPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 RPA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T743 RPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T743 RPA find?
T743 RPA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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