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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T747 RARMOT history

T747 RAR is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2024
Mileage
184,084 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T747 RAR
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T747 RAR was last recorded at 184,084 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 5,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2019: 164,448 miles, lower than 165,285 miles on 11 Jun 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
178,708 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,376 miles
Average per year
6,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,084 miles
  • 2023 – 178,708 miles
  • 2022 – 174,233 miles
  • 2021 – 167,677 miles
  • 2020 – 165,959 miles
  • 2019 – 164,448 miles
  • 2018 – 165,285 miles
  • 2017 – 160,160 miles
  • 2016 – 157,821 miles
  • 2015 – 155,226 miles
  • 2014 – 153,093 miles
  • 2013 – 142,137 miles
  • 2012 – 132,493 miles
  • 2011 – 122,580 miles
  • 2010 – 113,164 miles
  • 2009 – 103,762 miles
  • 2008 – 93,556 miles
  • 2007 – 82,114 miles
  • 2006 – 70,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,084 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,084 miles (+5,376)1 dangerous12 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,084 miles
    Test number
    167501592886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass178,708 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,708 miles
    Test number
    352579832693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail178,648 miles (+4,415)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,648 miles
    Test number
    892762160074
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass174,233 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,233 miles
    Test number
    191639991039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,155 miles (+6,478)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,155 miles
    Test number
    981255631192
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass167,677 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,677 miles
    Test number
    768182021096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,666 miles (+1,707)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,666 miles
    Test number
    262487533389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension pipe leaking central chassis mounted levelling pump (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass165,959 miles (+1,511)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    126949818761
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass164,448 miles (-837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    164,448 miles
    Test number
    391189187030
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass165,285 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,285 miles
    Test number
    387782028636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail165,285 miles (+5,125)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,285 miles
    Test number
    964188542719
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass160,160 miles (+2,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,160 miles
    Test number
    418023394305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass157,821 miles (+2,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    855388419320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass155,226 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    155,226 miles
    Test number
    778879835185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,093 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,093 miles
    Test number
    496650674157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,090 miles (+10,953)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,090 miles
    Test number
    709989164100
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak on engine
  17. Pass142,137 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,137 miles
    Test number
    907937683008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,493 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    285994182039
    • NoteN/s step support corroded.
  19. Fail132,493 miles (+9,913)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    728273372076
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteA bearing noise was apparrent on road test for braking efficiency.
    • NoteN/s step support corroded.
    • NoteTCS & HDC lights on.
  20. Pass122,580 miles (+9,416)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    178830481075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel leak
  21. Pass113,164 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    864037370022
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteLift in both offside front ball joints
    • NoteRear chassis and crossmember starting to rust
    • NoteRear suspension pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front hub
    • NoteWear in both rear anti-roll bar links
  22. Fail113,161 miles (+9,399)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    994176070083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteLift in both offside front ball joints
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear chassis and crossmember starting to rust
    • NoteRear suspension pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front hub
    • NoteWear in both rear anti-roll bar links
  23. Pass103,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    253880379045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  24. Fail103,762 miles (+10,206)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    260010079092
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  25. Pass93,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    240066788027
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Fail93,556 miles (+11,442)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    282176788005
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass82,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    713720887023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,433 miles (+6,082)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    744710987072
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  29. Pass70,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    164174876457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,342 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    203754076015
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T747 RAR

Does T747 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T747 RAR expired on 18 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T747 RAR?
The MOT on T747 RAR expired on 18 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T747 RAR done?
T747 RAR was recorded at 184,084 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 6,349 miles a year.
Has T747 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T747 RAR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T747 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T747 RAR find?
T747 RAR failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock mounting; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch abs pump mounting, and 14 more.

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