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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,554 cc

T517 VUKMOT history

T517 VUK is a black petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,313 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T517 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T517 VUK was last recorded at 153,313 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,902 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,313 miles
  • 2024 – 152,902 miles
  • 2023 – 150,114 miles
  • 2022 – 147,185 miles
  • 2021 – 139,292 miles
  • 2020 – 132,090 miles
  • 2019 – 129,093 miles
  • 2018 – 123,508 miles
  • 2017 – 117,730 miles
  • 2015 – 111,222 miles
  • 2014 – 107,045 miles
  • 2013 – 102,722 miles
  • 2012 – 96,905 miles
  • 2011 – 94,004 miles
  • 2010 – 86,898 miles
  • 2009 – 74,911 miles
  • 2008 – 67,847 miles
  • 2007 – 63,106 miles
  • 2006 – 56,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,313 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,313 miles (+411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    461065710527
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,902 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    405583475605
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail152,899 miles (+2,785)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    356288909910
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass150,114 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,114 miles
    Test number
    961205597350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded , rear pipes

  5. Pass147,185 miles (+7,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,185 miles
    Test number
    369099575232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,292 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,292 miles
    Test number
    241296578552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,090 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,090 miles
    Test number
    622507001748
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,062 miles (+2,969)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    187620605557
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inbetween flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear u j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass129,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,093 miles
    Test number
    184142683931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail129,093 miles (+5,585)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,093 miles
    Test number
    375863479297
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure back section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,508 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,508 miles
    Test number
    107583531555
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  12. Pass117,730 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    313198668991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    704549840263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll bellows perishing

  14. Fail111,222 miles (+4,177)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    778974201490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll bellows perishing
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested due to overheating

  15. Pass107,045 miles (+4,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,045 miles
    Test number
    357892464257
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,722 miles (+5,817)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    315719553223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass96,905 miles (+2,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    776642022181
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass94,004 miles (+7,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    478338111145
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre Side Wall Cracking But No Cords Or Ply Showing

  19. Fail86,898 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    100598190014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass86,898 miles (+11,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    371518590056
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass74,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    892646029149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail74,911 miles (+7,064)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    964686929160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass67,847 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    574151388093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass63,106 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,106 miles
    Test number
    262164837429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,098 miles (+6,371)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    163340237195
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner tread worn and tread worn to legal limit recommend renewal of tyre as soon as possible

  26. Pass56,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    823716146105
    • NoteSlight play noted in drag link ends and track rod ends (still serviceable)

Questions about T517 VUK

Does T517 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T517 VUK is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T517 VUK?
The MOT on T517 VUK is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T517 VUK done?
T517 VUK was recorded at 153,313 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has T517 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T517 VUK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T517 VUK 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 T517 VUK find?
T517 VUK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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