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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T101 TAUMOT history

T101 TAU is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,663 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 TAU
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 TAU was last recorded at 131,663 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2017: 106,180 miles, lower than 216,888 miles on 22 Apr 2016.

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
131,617 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,663 miles
  • 2024 – 124,175 miles
  • 2023 – 117,395 miles
  • 2022 – 115,092 miles
  • 2021 – 114,876 miles
  • 2020 – 113,909 miles
  • 2019 – 111,605 miles
  • 2018 – 108,747 miles
  • 2017 – 106,180 miles
  • 2016 – 216,888 miles
  • 2015 – 101,085 miles
  • 2014 – 96,829 miles
  • 2013 – 92,069 miles
  • 2012 – 87,407 miles
  • 2011 – 81,126 miles
  • 2010 – 71,875 miles
  • 2009 – 58,094 miles
  • 2008 – 47,704 miles
  • 2007 – 38,448 miles
  • 2006 – 32,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,663 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • All suspension components have slight surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Indicator lens slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,663 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,663 miles
    Test number
    862027335671
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail131,617 miles (+7,442)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    941565449531
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked in yellow, holes present (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Inner Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust join partially detached (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,175 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,175 miles
    Test number
    276740687711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,395 miles (+2,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    702811337277
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    237967699437
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail115,092 miles (+216)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    401957101093
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass114,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    963370181882
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lens slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail114,872 miles (+963)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    158635572590
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator lens slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass113,909 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,909 miles
    Test number
    472708361950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass111,605 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    546201761851
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,605 miles (+2,858)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    955882388073
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,747 miles (+2,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    584064146318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear by chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,180 miles (-110,708)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,180 miles
    Test number
    244051746311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipes on top of nearside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lens cracked

  14. Pass216,888 miles (+113,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    216,888 miles
    Test number
    842439206903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail103,443 miles (+35)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    675125456478
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail103,408 miles (+2,323)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    647538901137
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNo brake test as vehicle needs to be driven on a public highway

  17. Pass101,085 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    997222195053
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked

  18. Fail101,074 miles (+4,245)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    318441195044
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked

  19. Pass96,829 miles (+4,760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    138313994490
    • NoteOffside front indicator cracked

  20. Pass92,069 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    297957903410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,407 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    936486212157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,376 miles (+6,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    799747402168
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Pass81,126 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    275041001114
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,875 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    254013100161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,575 miles (+13,481)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    290148190031
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyer cracking to the side wall and tred

  26. Pass58,094 miles (+10,390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    402413989084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,704 miles (+9,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    754656008177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

  28. Pass38,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    551678407120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,448 miles (+6,068)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    262087807422
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  30. Pass32,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,380 miles
    Test number
    551457076105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T101 TAU

Does T101 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T101 TAU is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T101 TAU?
The MOT on T101 TAU is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T101 TAU done?
T101 TAU was recorded at 131,663 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has T101 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 TAU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T101 TAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T101 TAU find?
T101 TAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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