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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T256 KDPMOT history

T256 KDP is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 181,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
181,837 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 KDP
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 KDP was last recorded at 181,837 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2019: 106,422 miles, lower than 108,990 miles on 22 May 2018.

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
181,835 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,837 miles
  • 2024 – 181,835 miles
  • 2023 – 181,417 miles
  • 2022 – 180,850 miles
  • 2021 – 180,377 miles
  • 2020 – 107,126 miles
  • 2019 – 106,422 miles
  • 2018 – 108,990 miles
  • 2017 – 103,308 miles
  • 2016 – 102,239 miles
  • 2015 – 101,483 miles
  • 2014 – 100,080 miles
  • 2013 – 98,810 miles
  • 2012 – 96,964 miles
  • 2011 – 95,103 miles
  • 2010 – 92,704 miles
  • 2009 – 89,435 miles
  • 2008 – 86,000 miles
  • 2007 – 83,066 miles
  • 2006 – 77,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking from around the transfer box (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,837 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,837 miles
    Test number
    110842781273
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking from around the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,835 miles4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,835 miles
    Test number
    987213371412
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure Water ingress behind lens (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,835 miles (+418)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,835 miles
    Test number
    523361326784
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to starter motor sticking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/70/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass181,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,417 miles
    Test number
    902583887956
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail181,417 miles (+567)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,417 miles
    Test number
    772164576586
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass180,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    180,850 miles
    Test number
    436640455371
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryAll front steering and suspension components corroded

  7. Fail180,850 miles (+473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,850 miles
    Test number
    277105033712
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryAll front steering and suspension components corroded

  8. Pass180,377 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,377 miles
    Test number
    633725617291
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail180,377 miles (+73,251)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,377 miles
    Test number
    103995576328
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,126 miles (+704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    885175535975
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,422 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    319304546034
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Parking brake (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,422 miles (-2,568)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    139381597512
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Parking brake (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass108,990 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    759333741895
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm bushes worn and split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs poor condition and corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel binding

  14. Fail108,990 miles (+5,682)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    571232340724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm bushes worn and split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs poor condition and corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily split and perished

  15. Pass103,308 miles (+1,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    815601344817
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge replace asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs heavily worn and in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear brake

  16. Pass102,239 miles (+756)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,239 miles
    Test number
    569422890924
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sunspensions components are very corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySubframe is very corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are very corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass101,483 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    259552915409
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail101,483 miles (+1,403)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    855170215174
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass100,080 miles (+1,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    285722714459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass98,810 miles (+1,846)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    896098803113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant level is low.
    • NoteFuel tank is slightly damp.
    • NoteSlight power steering oil leak.

  21. Pass96,964 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    777641502106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteStrong smell of fuel at the rear

  22. Fail96,964 miles (+1,861)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    636811402175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteStrong smell of fuel at the rear

  23. Pass95,103 miles (+2,399)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    397600011195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four brake discs deteriorated.
    • NoteChassis starting to rust.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn low and unevenly.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper arms starting to stick/sized

  24. Pass92,704 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    133192700169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail92,704 miles (+3,269)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    701959490031
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass89,435 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    984437509177
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limits

  27. Fail89,435 miles (+3,435)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    504423099044
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limits
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear chassis rusty
    • NoteTraction control light on

  28. Pass86,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    692422198083
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail86,000 miles (+2,934)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    820922398038
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass83,066 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    510075487016
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChip in screen

  31. Fail83,066 miles (+5,772)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    600195187041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChip in screen

  32. Pass77,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    942550586028
    • NoteChip in screen

  33. Fail77,294 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    532080086071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T256 KDP

Does T256 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 KDP expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 KDP?
The MOT on T256 KDP expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 KDP done?
T256 KDP was recorded at 181,837 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,409 miles a year.
Has T256 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 KDP has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T256 KDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T256 KDP find?
T256 KDP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive slightly leaking from around the transfer box.

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