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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T938 HFVMOT history

T938 HFV is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
126,846 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 HFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 HFV was last recorded at 126,846 miles on 15 May 2025, 2,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,024 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,822 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,846 miles
  • 2024 – 124,024 miles
  • 2023 – 118,713 miles
  • 2022 – 117,837 miles
  • 2021 – 107,561 miles
  • 2020 – 107,543 miles
  • 2019 – 101,117 miles
  • 2018 – 94,013 miles
  • 2017 – 86,077 miles
  • 2016 – 85,753 miles
  • 2015 – 83,574 miles
  • 2014 – 81,758 miles
  • 2013 – 79,262 miles
  • 2012 – 77,254 miles
  • 2011 – 73,766 miles
  • 2010 – 69,275 miles
  • 2009 – 64,671 miles
  • 2008 – 59,518 miles
  • 2007 – 54,854 miles
  • 2006 – 49,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
  • AdvisoryNo rear n/s seat fitted at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear chassis sections corroding

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,846 miles (+2,822)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,846 miles
    Test number
    820533056907
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNo rear n/s seat fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear chassis sections corroding

  2. Pass124,024 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    389023071711
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail124,010 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,010 miles
    Test number
    262895538639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both sides (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,713 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    907539660007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,837 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    481115546021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,561 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    328926243980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,543 miles (+6,426)3 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    792151503854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,117 miles (+7,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    673011174886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,013 miles (+7,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    305541689728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass86,077 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    181555309742
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass85,753 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    370464500250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,574 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,574 miles
    Test number
    306208935116
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass81,758 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    638761444111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,262 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    199212343105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    439840752123
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail77,254 miles (+3,488)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    455580752184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass73,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    269696141145
    • NoteOccasional seats are fitted in the rear and i am unable to fully check the seat belts as seats are folded away

  18. Fail73,766 miles (+4,491)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    285876241184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteOccasional seats are fitted in the rear and i am unable to fully check the seat belts as seats are folded away

  19. Pass69,275 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,275 miles
    Test number
    900379030139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,671 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    440868049184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,518 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    974375758191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,510 miles (+4,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,510 miles
    Test number
    154924458107
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass54,854 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    642850257197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,781 miles (+5,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    662544447165
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass49,030 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    820595046133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F axle seal seams to be leaking oil.

Questions about T938 HFV

Does T938 HFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T938 HFV expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T938 HFV?
The MOT on T938 HFV expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T938 HFV done?
T938 HFV was recorded at 126,846 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has T938 HFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 HFV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T938 HFV 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 T938 HFV find?
T938 HFV passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; drag link end ball joint has slight play both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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