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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

T153 UBAMOT history

T153 UBA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,264 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 UBA was last recorded at 172,264 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,631 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,264 miles
  • 2024 – 171,631 miles
  • 2023 – 171,017 miles
  • 2021 – 170,024 miles
  • 2020 – 169,017 miles
  • 2019 – 168,471 miles
  • 2017 – 161,681 miles
  • 2016 – 156,776 miles
  • 2015 – 150,644 miles
  • 2013 – 134,971 miles
  • 2012 – 124,212 miles
  • 2011 – 112,801 miles
  • 2010 – 98,977 miles
  • 2009 – 97,514 miles
  • 2008 – 83,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,264 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,264 miles
    Test number
    715687739946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,631 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,631 miles
    Test number
    394296447194
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail171,631 miles (+614)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,631 miles
    Test number
    599257746095
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass171,017 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,017 miles
    Test number
    262390686545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,011 miles (+987)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,011 miles
    Test number
    904282856927
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,024 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,024 miles
    Test number
    517034415875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,017 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,017 miles
    Test number
    721906937422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,471 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,471 miles
    Test number
    418143471458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,468 miles (+6,787)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,468 miles
    Test number
    388874964647
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass161,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,681 miles
    Test number
    771713859204
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail161,681 miles (+4,905)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,681 miles
    Test number
    597617785171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass156,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,776 miles
    Test number
    580363926136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,776 miles (+6,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,776 miles
    Test number
    850637189362
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  14. Pass150,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    168610814186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,028 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,028 km
    Test number
    198683123379
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass144,028 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,028 km
    Test number
    685553523367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,971 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    526536663026
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail134,971 miles (+10,759)4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    657396663043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass124,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    138410562071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail124,212 miles (+11,411)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    389710062022
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass112,801 miles (+13,824)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    379239351055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking at sidewall
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

  22. Pass98,977 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,977 miles
    Test number
    183537650028
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail97,514 miles (+14,283)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    480247439438
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass83,231 miles (+201)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,231 miles
    Test number
    391906838373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Fail83,030 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    991247828392
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass66,088 km (+224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,088 km
    Test number
    362374877250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,864 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,864 km
    Test number
    373005436443
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T153 UBA

Does T153 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 UBA is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T153 UBA?
The MOT on T153 UBA is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 UBA done?
T153 UBA was recorded at 172,264 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has T153 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 UBA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T153 UBA 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 T153 UBA find?
T153 UBA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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