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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T973 SSGMOT history

T973 SSG is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 117,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,527 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 SSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 SSG was last recorded at 117,527 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2012: 62,249 miles, lower than 82,210 miles on 29 Feb 2012.

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
115,804 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,723 miles
Average per year
2,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,527 miles
  • 2025 – 115,804 miles
  • 2024 – 114,422 miles
  • 2023 – 112,916 miles
  • 2022 – 111,226 miles
  • 2021 – 108,762 miles
  • 2020 – 107,477 miles
  • 2019 – 105,258 miles
  • 2018 – 103,439 miles
  • 2017 – 100,485 miles
  • 2016 – 96,406 miles
  • 2015 – 92,526 miles
  • 2014 – 89,235 miles
  • 2013 – 85,639 miles
  • 2012 – 62,249 miles
  • 2011 – 79,802 miles
  • 2010 – 76,682 miles
  • 2009 – 73,813 miles
  • 2008 – 71,848 miles
  • 2007 – 68,994 miles
  • 2006 – 67,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,527 miles
  • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre Perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside CorrodedRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,527 miles (+1,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    645720170860
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  2. Pass115,804 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,804 miles
    Test number
    164165781463
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Fail115,801 miles (+1,379)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,801 miles
    Test number
    895579179318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass114,422 miles (+1,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    491723094384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,916 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,916 miles
    Test number
    881069932802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Fail112,853 miles (+1,627)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    245440685158
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass111,226 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    761484374703
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  8. Fail111,180 miles (+2,418)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    354563528960
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  9. Pass108,762 miles (+1,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    719224257856
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  10. Pass107,477 miles (+2,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,477 miles
    Test number
    407520944876
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Inner Wing Corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  11. Pass105,258 miles (+1,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,258 miles
    Test number
    804100636312
    • AdvisoryChassis Starting To Corrode
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Inner Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,439 miles (+2,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    112175141818
    • AdvisoryChassis Corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Inner Wing Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass100,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    120285486228
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail100,485 miles (+4,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    662295684141
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass96,406 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,406 miles
    Test number
    144177093468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,526 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    248356485016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,431 miles (+3,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    169192085465
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass89,235 miles (+3,596)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    605235784028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChassis corroded

  19. Pass85,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    559109273087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Fail85,639 miles (+23,390)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    426878873047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  21. Pass62,249 miles (-19,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    797878662000
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail82,210 miles (+2,408)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    126770262032
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass79,802 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    497297271093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,682 miles (+2,869)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    652306970071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  25. Pass73,813 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    470761779048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front fuel pipes corroded

  26. Fail73,813 miles (+15)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    760871979040
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front fuel pipes corroded

  27. Fail73,798 miles (+1,950)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    584445069089
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteNearside front brake hose ferrule corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake hose ferrule corroded

  28. Pass71,848 miles (+2,854)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    523982478042
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

  29. Fail68,994 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    100617487024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHorn not operating correctly (not very loud)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f tyre treads worn uneven on inner edges
    • NoteRear hydrolic roll bar leveling pipes corroded

  30. Pass68,994 miles (+1,839)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    151367887459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHorn not operating correctly (not very loud)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f tyre treads worn uneven on inner edges
    • NoteRear hydrolic roll bar leveling pipes corroded

  31. Pass67,155 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    513032676056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteLow noise output from horn
    • NoteO/s front and rear suspension level pipes (ace pipes) ecessivly corroded

Questions about T973 SSG

Does T973 SSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 SSG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 SSG?
The MOT on T973 SSG is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 SSG done?
T973 SSG was recorded at 117,527 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
Has T973 SSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 SSG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T973 SSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T973 SSG find?
T973 SSG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: o/s/f tyre perished; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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