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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T43 KBEMOT history

T43 KBE is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 240,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
240,797 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 KBE
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 KBE was last recorded at 240,797 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,518 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,279 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,797 miles
  • 2024 – 239,518 miles
  • 2023 – 237,909 miles
  • 2022 – 235,903 miles
  • 2021 – 235,488 miles
  • 2020 – 234,137 miles
  • 2019 – 228,994 miles
  • 2018 – 222,979 miles
  • 2017 – 215,634 miles
  • 2016 – 208,061 miles
  • 2015 – 202,914 miles
  • 2014 – 196,374 miles
  • 2013 – 188,936 miles
  • 2012 – 184,340 miles
  • 2011 – 180,602 miles
  • 2010 – 174,332 miles
  • 2009 – 167,763 miles
  • 2008 – 159,626 miles
  • 2007 – 149,851 miles
  • 2006 – 141,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,797 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and down to 2mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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 engine oil leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steel suspension fluid pipes badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil Leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,797 miles (+1,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    240,797 miles
    Test number
    197879815018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and down to 2mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass239,518 miles (+1,609)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    239,518 miles
    Test number
    555426292947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and 2mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn bald on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside body mounting on chassis corroded

  3. Pass237,909 miles (+2,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    237,909 miles
    Test number
    307029750700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald and down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play hub mounting challis mounting ball joints have slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass235,903 miles (+415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    235,903 miles
    Test number
    441984842080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower challis bushes slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteel suspension fluid pipes badly corroded

  5. Pass235,488 miles (+1,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    235,488 miles
    Test number
    392721939153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front upper and lower challis swivels slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteel suspension fluid pipes badly corroded

  6. Pass234,137 miles (+50)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,137 miles
    Test number
    391348108494
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  7. Fail234,087 miles (+5,093)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,087 miles
    Test number
    431070142392
    • DangerousOffside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  8. Pass228,994 miles (+6,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    228,994 miles
    Test number
    447583520910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside upper and lower hub mounting ball joints have slight lift in ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass222,979 miles (+7,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    222,979 miles
    Test number
    883388119177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass215,634 miles (+7,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    215,634 miles
    Test number
    271136517065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass208,061 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    208,061 miles
    Test number
    108742833042
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside of rear chassis rails in mounts (6.6.6)

  12. Pass202,914 miles (+6,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    202,914 miles
    Test number
    287358815485
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass196,374 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    196,374 miles
    Test number
    326520924175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail188,936 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,936 miles
    Test number
    356205113130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass188,936 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    188,936 miles
    Test number
    856935613141
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass184,340 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    184,340 miles
    Test number
    508871512137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass180,602 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    180,602 miles
    Test number
    458309021192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail180,563 miles (+6,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,563 miles
    Test number
    975845221155
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass174,332 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    174,332 miles
    Test number
    554979110188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass167,763 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    167,763 miles
    Test number
    164881639123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass159,626 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    159,626 miles
    Test number
    241801538048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass149,851 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    333016217051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass141,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    141,394 miles
    Test number
    103700046049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail141,394 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,394 miles
    Test number
    152800046451
    • Repaired at testBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T43 KBE

Does T43 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 KBE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T43 KBE?
The MOT on T43 KBE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 KBE done?
T43 KBE was recorded at 240,797 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has T43 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 KBE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T43 KBE 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 T43 KBE find?
T43 KBE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play hub mounting ball joint slight lift; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and down to 2mm in tread area of tyre; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area badly perished and cracked, and 1 more.

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