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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T968 XDLMOT history

T968 XDL is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,528 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 XDL
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 XDL was last recorded at 46,528 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,528 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,528 miles
  • 2025 – 45,862 miles
  • 2024 – 45,260 miles
  • 2023 – 44,629 miles
  • 2022 – 43,489 miles
  • 2021 – 41,143 miles
  • 2020 – 37,547 miles
  • 2019 – 33,330 miles
  • 2018 – 31,308 miles
  • 2015 – 31,068 miles
  • 2014 – 30,795 miles
  • 2013 – 30,124 miles
  • 2012 – 29,414 miles
  • 2011 – 28,962 miles
  • 2010 – 28,351 miles
  • 2008 – 26,316 miles
  • 2007 – 24,420 miles
  • 2006 – 21,848 miles
  • 2005 – 19,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    900906380182
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,528 miles (+666)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    230303311983
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,862 miles (+602)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,862 miles
    Test number
    776159870325
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass45,260 miles (+631)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    169838272859
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis.

  5. Pass44,629 miles (+1,140)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    668337060764
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting on underside,
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak,

  6. Pass43,489 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    174893159906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,143 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    206730598277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,547 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    743660137409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,330 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    799867467980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,308 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    318334090078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    928034675105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,068 miles (+273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    445384075152
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  13. Pass30,795 miles (+671)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    366334974117
    • NoteNearside front headlamp washer missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and is slightly rippled on outer sidewall - 255/65 R16 109H
    • NoteOil leak/s

  14. Pass30,124 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    109392683131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNote; neaeside head lamp washer jet unit broken / missing

  15. Fail30,123 miles (+709)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    699482583169
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNote; neaeside head lamp washer jet unit broken / missing

  16. Pass29,414 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    695102612262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,962 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    635222421281
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass28,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    110296120262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,351 miles (+2,035)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    953575720243
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass26,316 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,316 miles
    Test number
    621378648276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,420 miles
    Test number
    912479947228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,419 miles (+2,571)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,419 miles
    Test number
    574739547205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass21,848 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    921299846208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,876 miles
    Test number
    730066555298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T968 XDL

Does T968 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T968 XDL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T968 XDL?
The MOT on T968 XDL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T968 XDL done?
T968 XDL was recorded at 46,528 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
Has T968 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 XDL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T968 XDL 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 T968 XDL find?
T968 XDL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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