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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T889 LCXMOT history

T889 LCX is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,285 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 LCX was last recorded at 79,285 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,408 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
1,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,285 miles
  • 2025 – 78,408 miles
  • 2024 – 77,875 miles
  • 2023 – 77,473 miles
  • 2022 – 76,000 miles
  • 2021 – 75,516 miles
  • 2020 – 75,077 miles
  • 2019 – 73,800 miles
  • 2018 – 72,856 miles
  • 2017 – 72,744 miles
  • 2016 – 72,604 miles
  • 2015 – 72,337 miles
  • 2014 – 72,154 miles
  • 2013 – 72,051 miles
  • 2012 – 71,329 miles
  • 2011 – 70,098 miles
  • 2010 – 69,134 miles
  • 2008 – 66,041 miles
  • 2007 – 64,169 miles
  • 2006 – 51,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,285 miles (+877)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    842488231493
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  2. Pass78,408 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    147949827414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has protection applied - Underseal

  3. Pass77,875 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    702720288695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,473 miles (+1,473)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    125330297657
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,000 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    179804771934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,516 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    534176057684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,077 miles (+1,277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    326453875092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body monting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass73,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    471177089439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,800 miles (+944)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    597443336691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass72,856 miles (+10)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    501995345605
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  11. Fail72,846 miles (+102)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    883752948695
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  12. Pass72,744 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    202463022010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlight cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f corrosion to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling cracked

  13. Fail72,742 miles (+138)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    305687809396
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlight cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f corrosion to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling cracked

  14. Pass72,604 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    165520887154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front vehicle structure has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling is split

  15. Fail72,604 miles (+267)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    254295509722
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling is split

  16. Pass72,337 miles (+1)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    588104485144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s/f inner wing
    • NoteExhaust corrosion
    • NoteRear prop shaft coulping cracked

  17. Fail72,336 miles (+182)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    249366275479
    • FailureFront Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s/f inner wing
    • NoteExhaust corrosion
    • NoteRear prop shaft coulping cracked

  18. Pass72,154 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    588579734172
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipe cracking
    • NoteNearside front chassis has slight corrosion

  19. Fail72,154 miles (+103)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    317049534181
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipe cracking
    • NoteNearside front chassis has slight corrosion

  20. Pass72,051 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    587743943150
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail72,051 miles (+722)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    719623943152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass71,329 miles (+1,231)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    416958752151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have side wall cracking

  23. Pass70,098 miles (+964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    125347581422
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filler hose at tank perished,front washers weak,rear washer inop.235/70hr16 goodyear

  24. Pass69,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    662391010198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail69,134 miles (+3,093)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    744391710132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    830923928305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,041 miles (+1,872)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    804602828321
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass64,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    753301517389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,169 miles (+13,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    670961117303
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  30. Pass51,061 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,061 miles
    Test number
    551189286225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T889 LCX

Does T889 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 LCX is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T889 LCX?
The MOT on T889 LCX is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 LCX done?
T889 LCX was recorded at 79,285 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,461 miles a year.
Has T889 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 LCX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T889 LCX 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 T889 LCX find?
T889 LCX passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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