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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T255 UAYMOT history

T255 UAY is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,692 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 UAY was last recorded at 169,692 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,672 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,692 miles
  • 2025 – 158,128 miles
  • 2024 – 153,774 miles
  • 2023 – 143,498 miles
  • 2022 – 142,334 miles
  • 2021 – 141,249 miles
  • 2020 – 140,172 miles
  • 2019 – 138,584 miles
  • 2018 – 136,692 miles
  • 2017 – 133,071 miles
  • 2016 – 129,371 miles
  • 2015 – 126,235 miles
  • 2014 – 123,803 miles
  • 2013 – 118,471 miles
  • 2012 – 115,136 miles
  • 2011 – 108,920 miles
  • 2010 – 103,474 miles
  • 2009 – 98,122 miles
  • 2008 – 93,330 miles
  • 2007 – 88,686 miles
  • 2006 – 80,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel filter appears damp, but no leak found

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,692 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,692 miles
    Test number
    766992749465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail169,672 miles (+11,544)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,672 miles
    Test number
    429541526714
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass158,128 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,128 miles
    Test number
    794342614684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter appears damp, but no leak found
  4. Fail158,118 miles (+4,344)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,118 miles
    Test number
    235013255617
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension pipe leaking under floor below the drivers seat (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter appears damp, but no leak found
  5. Pass153,774 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    893470937341
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass143,498 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    957338398692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,469 miles (+1,135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,469 miles
    Test number
    438859985771
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. Pass142,334 miles (+1,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    170211629722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front diff leaking onto arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar pipe at pump leaking
  9. Pass141,249 miles (+1,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,249 miles
    Test number
    280989681267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar hydraulic pipes leaking oil
  10. Pass140,172 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    832964567404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass138,584 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,584 miles
    Test number
    398882126645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail138,579 miles (+1,887)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    377264236930
    • MajorOffside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Half shaft leaking over brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass136,692 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,692 miles
    Test number
    199978029198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak axle shaft seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass133,071 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,071 miles
    Test number
    699466553117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,371 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,371 miles
    Test number
    544714221361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail129,366 miles (+3,131)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    525196558079
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass126,235 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,235 miles
    Test number
    195611795035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail126,233 miles (+2,430)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    245276485041
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail123,803 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    157589464023
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass123,803 miles (+5,332)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    846649264087
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass118,471 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    239327983048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass115,136 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    858255072048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,920 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,920 miles
    Test number
    517216391023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,865 miles (+5,391)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    119308081401
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass103,474 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,474 miles
    Test number
    712532980023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,122 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    674921779080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,330 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    982334798010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,686 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    900879277001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    973886666070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T255 UAY

Does T255 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 UAY is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 UAY?
The MOT on T255 UAY is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 UAY done?
T255 UAY was recorded at 169,692 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
Has T255 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 UAY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T255 UAY 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 T255 UAY find?
T255 UAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis.

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