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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T959 LGOMOT history

T959 LGO is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
168,095 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 LGO
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 LGO was last recorded at 168,095 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2021: 161 miles, lower than 161,373 miles on 16 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,064 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,095 miles
  • 2021 – 161 miles
  • 2020 – 152,850 miles
  • 2019 – 137,895 miles
  • 2018 – 129,310 miles
  • 2017 – 123,252 miles
  • 2016 – 113,369 miles
  • 2015 – 104,792 miles
  • 2014 – 98,235 miles
  • 2013 – 95,772 miles
  • 2012 – 90,066 miles
  • 2011 – 85,670 miles
  • 2010 – 80,805 miles
  • 2009 – 75,097 miles
  • 2008 – 69,950 miles
  • 2007 – 62,915 miles
  • 2006 – 56,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,095 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,095 miles
    Test number
    229505929522
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail168,064 miles (+167,903)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,064 miles
    Test number
    756297725691
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass161 miles (-161,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161 miles
    Test number
    872525664964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,373 miles (+8,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,373 miles
    Test number
    458184017754
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,850 miles (+14,955)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    581435787640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,895 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,895 miles
    Test number
    338054974009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,872 miles (+8,562)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,872 miles
    Test number
    586979890704
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,310 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    122467985211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,289 miles (+6,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    758862870986
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass123,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    977466569685
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads showing corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails showing corrosion & in poor condition.

  11. Fail123,231 miles (+9,862)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    925254600566
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads showing corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails showing corrosion & in poor condition.

  12. Pass113,369 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,369 miles
    Test number
    627242658471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,792 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    595386405179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail104,771 miles (+6,536)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    769723805157
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth chassis rails showing corrosion - in poor condition

  15. Pass98,235 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,235 miles
    Test number
    325225204131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,772 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    386711073037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,066 miles (+4,396)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    167692572412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  18. Pass85,670 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    968639761052
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSidewall damage nearside front tyre
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis

  19. Fail85,669 miles (+4,864)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,669 miles
    Test number
    558439761002
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSidewall damage nearside front tyre
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis

  20. Pass80,805 miles (+5,708)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    511988660059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo plates in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing

  21. Pass75,097 miles (+5,147)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    920090579085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre uneven wear

  22. Pass69,950 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,950 miles
    Test number
    161094378492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    791361377093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,915 miles (+6,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    754151277003
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass56,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    163610566015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,498 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    193280466007
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T959 LGO

Does T959 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 LGO expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 LGO?
The MOT on T959 LGO expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 LGO done?
T959 LGO was recorded at 168,095 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 6,572 miles a year.
Has T959 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 LGO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T959 LGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T959 LGO find?
T959 LGO passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end balljoint; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle both sides.

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