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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T161 JOPMOT history

T161 JOP is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
193,228 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 JOP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 JOP was last recorded at 193,228 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2011: 41,757 miles, lower than 75,628 miles on 31 Mar 2010.
  • 13 Apr 2017: 100,321 miles, lower than 107,459 miles on 22 Mar 2017.

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
191,981 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,228 miles
  • 2025 – 191,981 miles
  • 2024 – 187,187 miles
  • 2023 – 180,096 miles
  • 2022 – 172,121 miles
  • 2021 – 162,791 miles
  • 2019 – 107,774 miles
  • 2018 – 104,011 miles
  • 2017 – 100,321 miles
  • 2016 – 98,343 miles
  • 2015 – 94,455 miles
  • 2014 – 90,120 miles
  • 2013 – 86,349 miles
  • 2012 – 82,078 miles
  • 2011 – 78,765 miles
  • 2010 – 75,628 miles
  • 2009 – 72,283 miles
  • 2008 – 67,606 miles
  • 2007 – 63,123 miles
  • 2006 – 57,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,228 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryO/s/f abs wiring fouling cv joint
  • AdvisoryOil leak noted

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    193,228 miles
    Test number
    517337208671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryO/s/f abs wiring fouling cv joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  2. Fail193,228 miles (+1,247)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,228 miles
    Test number
    789080976369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryO/s/f abs wiring fouling cv joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  3. Pass191,981 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    191,981 miles
    Test number
    115443788388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,187 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    187,187 miles
    Test number
    101361581617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,096 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,096 miles
    Test number
    349945436449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,121 miles (+9,330)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,121 miles
    Test number
    180648297348
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside

  7. Pass162,791 miles (+55,017)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,791 miles
    Test number
    355356673922
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,774 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    455158958587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  9. Fail107,774 miles (+3,763)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    955217170452
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  10. Pass104,011 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    569711917824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,321 miles (-7,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    901425407109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,459 miles (+9,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    726854762834
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass98,343 miles (+3,888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,343 miles
    Test number
    783177778786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass94,455 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    236585985034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear most seats in the stowed away position.

  15. Fail94,455 miles (+4,335)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    638275085079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear most seats in the stowed away position.

  16. Fail90,120 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    588339274092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear most seats in the stowed away position.

  17. Pass90,120 miles (+3,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    928829774015
    • NoteRear most seats in the stowed away position.

  18. Pass86,349 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    116656683451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass82,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    165015172419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail82,078 miles (+3,313)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    289345972001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass78,765 miles (+37,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    356941591001
    • NoteAdvise front shocks mounts worn

  22. Fail41,757 miles (-33,871)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    158489381065
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise front shocks mounts worn

  23. Fail75,628 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    193630590000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear lights full of water but working at time of test

  24. Pass75,628 miles (+3,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    963540690068
    • NoteRear lights full of water but working at time of test

  25. Pass72,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,283 miles
    Test number
    134866939069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,283 miles (+4,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,283 miles
    Test number
    734896239087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass67,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    151156138021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,604 miles (+4,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    884676738041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Fail63,123 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    472467437066
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass63,123 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    501537137084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    863885636067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T161 JOP

Does T161 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 JOP is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T161 JOP?
The MOT on T161 JOP is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T161 JOP done?
T161 JOP was recorded at 193,228 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has T161 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 JOP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T161 JOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 JOP find?
T161 JOP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; handbrake will soon require adjustment or repair, and 2 more.

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