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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T947 DGUMOT history

T947 DGU is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
195,721 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 DGU
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 DGU was last recorded at 195,721 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 6,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,584 miles · 23 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
6,137 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,721 miles
  • 2017 – 189,584 miles
  • 2016 – 174,885 miles
  • 2015 – 161,138 miles
  • 2014 – 159,766 miles
  • 2013 – 157,983 miles
  • 2012 – 154,195 miles
  • 2011 – 151,299 miles
  • 2010 – 148,467 miles
  • 2009 – 141,304 miles
  • 2008 – 135,542 miles
  • 2007 – 123,479 miles
  • 2006 – 108,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,721 miles (+6,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,721 miles
    Test number
    246946655258
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    189,584 miles
    Test number
    448607037971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  3. Fail189,584 miles (+14,699)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,584 miles
    Test number
    967426669483
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass174,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    142382360962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,885 miles (+13,747)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    217442741468
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from rear axle onto brake discs

  6. Pass161,138 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,138 miles
    Test number
    432735762649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  7. Fail161,123 miles (+1,357)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,123 miles
    Test number
    134429562604
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  8. Pass159,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    159,766 miles
    Test number
    185976344236
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Fail159,766 miles (+1,783)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,766 miles
    Test number
    727546544271
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Pass157,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    387772243414
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail157,983 miles (+3,788)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    326405133270
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass154,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    154,195 miles
    Test number
    847858422220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,195 miles (+2,896)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,195 miles
    Test number
    499636722215
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass151,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    725973041291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail151,299 miles (+2,832)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,299 miles
    Test number
    107702741298
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass148,467 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    148,467 miles
    Test number
    381943440224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,304 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    141,304 miles
    Test number
    800530839282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,542 miles (+12,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    135,542 miles
    Test number
    541272138261
    • NoteUnder side of car showing signs of rust

  19. Pass123,479 miles (+15,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    831693697127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass108,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    761321906241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T947 DGU

Does T947 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T947 DGU expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T947 DGU?
The MOT on T947 DGU expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T947 DGU done?
T947 DGU was recorded at 195,721 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has T947 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 DGU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T947 DGU 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 T947 DGU find?
T947 DGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear subframe mounting repair covered in underseal.

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