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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T826 MLEMOT history

T826 MLE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,609 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T826 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T826 MLE was last recorded at 135,609 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,717 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,892 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,609 miles
  • 2025 – 133,717 miles
  • 2024 – 132,113 miles
  • 2023 – 129,056 miles
  • 2022 – 126,049 miles
  • 2021 – 123,014 miles
  • 2020 – 120,529 miles
  • 2019 – 117,329 miles
  • 2018 – 113,812 miles
  • 2017 – 109,515 miles
  • 2016 – 101,284 miles
  • 2015 – 91,207 miles
  • 2014 – 78,931 miles
  • 2013 – 69,304 miles
  • 2012 – 68,900 miles
  • 2011 – 57,151 miles
  • 2010 – 46,768 miles
  • 2009 – 37,136 miles
  • 2008 – 35,608 miles
  • 2007 – 34,202 miles
  • 2006 – 32,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,609 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MIDDLE MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,609 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,609 miles
    Test number
    328524105475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MIDDLE MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass133,717 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    242044289937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,113 miles (+3,057)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,113 miles
    Test number
    373395145912
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass129,056 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    264714723732
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,029 miles (+2,980)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    513000726996
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,049 miles (+3,035)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    386298205980
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,014 miles (+2,485)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,014 miles
    Test number
    114023568325
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION AROUND ALL BODY MOUNTINGS BUT STILL STRONG
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH MIDDLE CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,529 miles (+3,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,529 miles
    Test number
    452356855531
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around chassis and body mounts

  9. Pass117,329 miles (+3,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,329 miles
    Test number
    398048311063
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,812 miles (+4,297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,812 miles
    Test number
    915490893967
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass109,515 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    114150425724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,284 miles (+10,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    295783202620
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    131128776684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,207 miles (+12,276)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    456253145562
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  15. Pass78,931 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    146317394257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,304 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    628822303334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,900 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    737745982275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail68,900 miles (+3,142)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    426225682249
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass65,758 miles (+106)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    155579552004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHeadlight washers not working

  20. Fail65,652 miles (+8,501)3 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    547426152066
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHeadlight washers not working

  21. Pass57,151 miles (+10,383)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    149902651030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDiff leak
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear oil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs have a slight lip

  22. Pass46,768 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    710066270027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,136 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    532424759094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,608 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    982392848092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,202 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    340186027061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    864074546080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T826 MLE

Does T826 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T826 MLE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T826 MLE?
The MOT on T826 MLE is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T826 MLE done?
T826 MLE was recorded at 135,609 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has T826 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T826 MLE has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T826 MLE 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 T826 MLE find?
T826 MLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all middle mountings.

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