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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T493 UNPMOT history

T493 UNP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,416 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 UNP
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 UNP was last recorded at 161,416 miles on 19 Apr 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,374 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,416 miles
  • 2025 – 157,073 miles
  • 2024 – 153,788 miles
  • 2023 – 149,194 miles
  • 2022 – 143,778 miles
  • 2021 – 138,046 miles
  • 2020 – 134,369 miles
  • 2019 – 127,403 miles
  • 2018 – 120,226 miles
  • 2017 – 113,856 miles
  • 2016 – 105,001 miles
  • 2015 – 95,842 miles
  • 2014 – 90,163 miles
  • 2013 – 84,391 miles
  • 2012 – 76,778 miles
  • 2011 – 69,413 miles
  • 2010 – 61,340 miles
  • 2009 – 54,331 miles
  • 2008 – 47,259 miles
  • 2007 – 40,806 miles
  • 2006 – 36,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,416 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,416 miles
    Test number
    901637576260
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  2. Fail161,374 miles (+4,301)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,374 miles
    Test number
    481654117474
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,073 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,073 miles
    Test number
    499114224255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,987 miles (+3,199)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,987 miles
    Test number
    401758611425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass153,788 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,788 miles
    Test number
    851609769485
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,771 miles (+4,577)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    398951348194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,194 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,194 miles
    Test number
    938077598264
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,778 miles (+5,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,778 miles
    Test number
    501566606094
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,046 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,046 miles
    Test number
    353082711620
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,042 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    725513566020
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing / flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing / flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both ns and os chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass134,369 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    748920815640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail134,363 miles (+6,960)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,363 miles
    Test number
    596060151566
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,403 miles (+7,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,403 miles
    Test number
    977853389029
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass120,226 miles (+6,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    436836571254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass113,856 miles (+8,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,856 miles
    Test number
    452930984549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass105,001 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    756695595791
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass95,842 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,842 miles
    Test number
    237555415467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass90,163 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    815411624176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,391 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    387342253148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,778 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    147734652117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,413 miles (+8,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    196851351122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass61,340 miles (+7,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    111249540142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,331 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    920181769117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,259 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    230629058184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,259 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    842579358180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,806 miles (+4,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    342457357147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass36,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    932559256189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,352 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    204798356101
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T493 UNP

Does T493 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T493 UNP is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T493 UNP?
The MOT on T493 UNP is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T493 UNP done?
T493 UNP was recorded at 161,416 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2026, an average of 6,295 miles a year.
Has T493 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 UNP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T493 UNP 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 T493 UNP find?
T493 UNP passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; underbody surface rust.

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