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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T79 KNFMOT history

T79 KNF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,535 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 KNF
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 KNF was last recorded at 168,535 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,415 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
6,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,535 miles
  • 2025 – 168,415 miles
  • 2024 – 161,110 miles
  • 2023 – 155,880 miles
  • 2022 – 147,539 miles
  • 2021 – 139,500 miles
  • 2019 – 137,754 miles
  • 2018 – 135,822 miles
  • 2017 – 133,340 miles
  • 2016 – 126,907 miles
  • 2015 – 119,001 miles
  • 2014 – 111,299 miles
  • 2013 – 102,458 miles
  • 2012 – 94,382 miles
  • 2011 – 86,063 miles
  • 2010 – 78,419 miles
  • 2009 – 67,904 miles
  • 2008 – 57,775 miles
  • 2007 – 50,774 miles
  • 2006 – 42,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,535 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis and body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,535 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,535 miles
    Test number
    124105497461
    • AdvisoryChassis and body corroded

  2. Fail168,415 miles (+7,305)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,415 miles
    Test number
    311816227810
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear body holed by chassis mount marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By rear towbar mount marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed By bump stop marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear body holed by chassis mount marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis and body corroded

  3. Pass161,110 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,110 miles
    Test number
    839975044472
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch areas corroding slightly
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including o/s inner sill and chassis

  4. Pass155,880 miles (+8,341)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,880 miles
    Test number
    378358184197
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,539 miles (+8,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,539 miles
    Test number
    684540316580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,500 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,500 miles
    Test number
    728502662394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,754 miles (+1,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,754 miles
    Test number
    434082907742
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAce lamp intermittent warning

  8. Pass135,822 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    115026639739
    • AdvisoryActive cornering intermittent fault indicatoon

  9. Pass133,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,340 miles
    Test number
    124802340086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,340 miles (+6,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,340 miles
    Test number
    762578545397
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass126,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,907 miles
    Test number
    946905352108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,907 miles (+7,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,907 miles
    Test number
    697263672592
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass119,001 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    625627805119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,936 miles (+7,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    277815305170
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass111,299 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    895936804145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,458 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    507575393046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,402 miles (+8,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    466977283020
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass94,382 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    468008682013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,324 miles (+8,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    757986782038
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass86,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    336341891017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,056 miles (+184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    936631091008
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Fail85,872 miles (+7,453)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    908835231034
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight fuel leak from engine bay
    • NoteUnder sides of vehicle mud compacted

  23. Pass78,419 miles (+10,515)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    412228220085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight leak power steering pump
    • NoteSurface rust on offside rear brake pipe
    • NoteSurface rust on rear chassis

  24. Pass67,904 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    563639449047
    • NoteMinor dampness on power steering pump

  25. Fail67,839 miles (+10,064)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    171513949499
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • NoteMinor dampness on power steering pump

  26. Pass57,775 miles (+7,001)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    474494318059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  27. Pass50,774 miles (+8,118)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    912204247041
    • NoteSmall leak from front axle pinion seal
    • NoteSmall leak from power seering pump

  28. Pass42,656 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    112442046099
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChassis has surface rust
    • NoteRear tyre walls perished and treads worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r hub assy
    • NoteVery slight dampness from front axle pinion seal
    • NoteVery slight leak from p.a.s. pump

Questions about T79 KNF

Does T79 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 KNF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 KNF?
The MOT on T79 KNF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 KNF done?
T79 KNF was recorded at 168,535 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,326 miles a year.
Has T79 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 KNF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T79 KNF 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 T79 KNF find?
T79 KNF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: chassis and body corroded.

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