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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T249 KBUMOT history

T249 KBU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
188,383 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 KBU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 KBU was last recorded at 188,383 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,219 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,164 miles
Average per year
4,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,383 miles
  • 2025 – 183,219 miles
  • 2024 – 180,539 miles
  • 2023 – 177,996 miles
  • 2022 – 175,285 miles
  • 2020 – 169,078 miles
  • 2019 – 162,841 miles
  • 2018 – 153,974 miles
  • 2017 – 151,019 miles
  • 2016 – 148,907 miles
  • 2015 – 145,885 miles
  • 2014 – 143,790 miles
  • 2013 – 140,512 miles
  • 2012 – 134,923 miles
  • 2011 – 131,874 miles
  • 2010 – 124,869 miles
  • 2009 – 119,655 miles
  • 2008 – 112,996 miles
  • 2007 – 104,309 miles
  • 2006 – 99,671 miles
  • 2005 – 93,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,383 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,383 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    188,383 miles
    Test number
    752914408129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,219 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,219 miles
    Test number
    198768022724
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear shock/spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass180,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    180,539 miles
    Test number
    279970871262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail180,539 miles (+2,543)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,539 miles
    Test number
    955823757618
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle covering brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged inner wing kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivle housing covering brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,996 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,996 miles
    Test number
    769921775869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,285 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,285 miles
    Test number
    344365901685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,280 miles (+6,202)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    314824710136
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass169,078 miles (+6,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,078 miles
    Test number
    493175881624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass162,841 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    262074799464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,974 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,974 miles
    Test number
    117466687909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,019 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,019 miles
    Test number
    753870337856
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass148,907 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,907 miles
    Test number
    494385756249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail148,895 miles (+3,010)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,895 miles
    Test number
    640373410075
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass145,885 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,885 miles
    Test number
    589604965181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,790 miles (+642)4 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    346523824287
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousRear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • DangerousRear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • DangerousSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has been coated in sealer on underside restricting underside inspection

  16. Pass143,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    256054164472
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front cross member and under car

  17. Fail143,148 miles (+2,636)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    156852964103
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front cross member and under car

  18. Pass140,512 miles (+5,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    195545163135
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front cross member

  19. Pass134,923 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,923 miles
    Test number
    645625762124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,913 miles (+3,039)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    648780162125
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  21. Pass131,874 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    966752991279
    • NoteFront bumper support showing signs of corrosion

  22. Fail131,874 miles (+7,005)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    816992991260
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper support showing signs of corrosion

  23. Pass124,869 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,869 miles
    Test number
    552065200339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,655 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,655 miles
    Test number
    550133609356
    • NoteFront brake pads showing signs of wear

  25. Fail119,641 miles (+6,645)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,641 miles
    Test number
    642401409316
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads showing signs of wear

  26. Pass112,996 miles (+8,687)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    481133308399
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake
    • NoteSteering box damp

  27. Pass104,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    221099867260
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding on slightly

  28. Fail104,309 miles (+4,638)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    783259567282
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding on slightly

  29. Pass99,671 miles (+6,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    691138996288
    • NoteFront brakes binding on very slightly

  30. Pass93,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    990342095243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T249 KBU

Does T249 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T249 KBU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T249 KBU?
The MOT on T249 KBU is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T249 KBU done?
T249 KBU was recorded at 188,383 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
Has T249 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 KBU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T249 KBU 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 T249 KBU find?
T249 KBU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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