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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T747 EFMMOT history

T747 EFM is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,139 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T747 EFM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T747 EFM was last recorded at 173,139 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 1,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,542 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,597 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,139 miles
  • 2023 – 171,542 miles
  • 2022 – 171,385 miles
  • 2021 – 160,905 miles
  • 2019 – 158,646 miles
  • 2018 – 151,818 miles
  • 2017 – 148,879 miles
  • 2016 – 144,809 miles
  • 2015 – 140,141 miles
  • 2013 – 131,968 miles
  • 2012 – 127,474 miles
  • 2011 – 121,424 miles
  • 2010 – 106,846 miles
  • 2009 – 93,737 miles
  • 2008 – 87,630 miles
  • 2007 – 78,907 miles
  • 2006 – 68,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,139 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced alot of welding and under seal been carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,139 miles (+1,597)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,139 miles
    Test number
    416568779836
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced alot of welding and under seal been carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass171,542 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,542 miles
    Test number
    505702987520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch slight corrosion starting to flake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch slight corrosion staring flaking
    • AdvisoryEntire underneath under sealed

  3. Pass171,385 miles (+10,480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,385 miles
    Test number
    435175361355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,905 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,905 miles
    Test number
    891074377785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,646 miles (+3,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,646 miles
    Test number
    490729051892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,547 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,547 miles
    Test number
    961781408190
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail155,547 miles (+3,729)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,547 miles
    Test number
    686570877682
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass151,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    107471949086
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail151,818 miles (+2,939)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    338860466480
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass148,879 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,879 miles
    Test number
    223372349841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,809 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,809 miles
    Test number
    226370479246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,141 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,141 miles
    Test number
    168550025143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Fail140,141 miles (+8,173)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,141 miles
    Test number
    409063715157
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass131,968 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,968 miles
    Test number
    896194463378
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis but not excessive
    • NoteTyres in good condition but may not be correct for vehicle

  15. Fail131,951 miles (+4,477)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,951 miles
    Test number
    629567753347
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis but not excessive
    • NoteTyres in good condition but may not be correct for vehicle

  16. Pass127,474 miles (+6,050)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    719956552353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate has water stain on it
    • NoteWooded box in rear so unable to see if rear seats fitted

  17. Pass121,424 miles (+14,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,424 miles
    Test number
    769976651363
    • NoteWater stain in front number plate

  18. Pass106,846 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    833451350341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail106,822 miles (+13,085)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    291153140349
    • DangerousO/s and n/s rear brake discs worn
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs worn

  20. Pass93,737 miles (+6,107)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    791236549332
    • NoteBoth lower front shock absorber bushes slightly cracked
    • NoteSurface corossion around both front shock absorber top plates

  21. Pass87,630 miles (+8,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    441291348376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass78,907 miles (+10,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    132118647340
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass68,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    944126646367
    • NoteChip in windscreen †front to back metal brake pipes ltd view but what you can see is covered in surface corrosion †

Questions about T747 EFM

Does T747 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T747 EFM expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T747 EFM?
The MOT on T747 EFM expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T747 EFM done?
T747 EFM was recorded at 173,139 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has T747 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T747 EFM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T747 EFM 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 T747 EFM find?
T747 EFM passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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