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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T280 KUTMOT history

T280 KUT is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,898 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 KUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 KUT was last recorded at 151,898 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,455 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
443 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,898 miles
  • 2023 – 151,455 miles
  • 2022 – 150,565 miles
  • 2021 – 149,169 miles
  • 2017 – 145,411 miles
  • 2016 – 139,284 miles
  • 2014 – 130,343 miles
  • 2013 – 127,540 miles
  • 2012 – 116,069 miles
  • 2011 – 113,199 miles
  • 2010 – 108,506 miles
  • 2009 – 102,682 miles
  • 2008 – 96,374 miles
  • 2007 – 87,205 miles
  • 2006 – 77,733 miles
  • 2005 – 69,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated/perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,898 miles (+443)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,898 miles
    Test number
    640444494357
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,455 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,455 miles
    Test number
    319377758668
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,449 miles (+884)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,449 miles
    Test number
    451285843455
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,565 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,565 miles
    Test number
    835833388607
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail150,565 miles (+1,396)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,565 miles
    Test number
    392190155500
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass149,169 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,169 miles
    Test number
    497457579409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,411 miles (+6,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,411 miles
    Test number
    735780542795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount by corner (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head below servo (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount by corner (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  8. Pass139,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    652703823576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leek

  9. Fail139,284 miles (+8,941)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    341612571578
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leek

  10. Pass130,343 miles (+2,803)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    130,343 miles
    Test number
    425211264294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass127,540 miles (+11,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    285803893150
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass116,069 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    635563752118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,199 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    495706611289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,506 miles (+5,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    913364210287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass102,682 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    140651199165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,374 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    200846888462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,350 miles (+9,145)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    264364988143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass87,205 miles (+9,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    214365387120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,733 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    704409476131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    494219875191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 KUT

Does T280 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 KUT is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T280 KUT?
The MOT on T280 KUT is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 KUT done?
T280 KUT was recorded at 151,898 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has T280 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 KUT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T280 KUT 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 T280 KUT find?
T280 KUT passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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