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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T523 SHCMOT history

T523 SHC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
164,746 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 SHC
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 SHC was last recorded at 164,746 miles on 19 May 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,742 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,746 miles
  • 2021 – 157,606 miles
  • 2020 – 154,874 miles
  • 2019 – 151,610 miles
  • 2018 – 141,586 miles
  • 2017 – 133,696 miles
  • 2016 – 128,346 miles
  • 2015 – 120,646 miles
  • 2014 – 116,481 miles
  • 2013 – 113,034 miles
  • 2012 – 105,951 miles
  • 2011 – 98,212 miles
  • 2010 – 90,159 miles
  • 2009 – 81,219 miles
  • 2008 – 75,654 miles
  • 2007 – 69,454 miles
  • 2006 – 60,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,746 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily undersealed making inspection difficultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear and centre exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,746 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,746 miles
    Test number
    983024376798
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat missing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

  2. Fail164,742 miles (+7,136)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,742 miles
    Test number
    314627885549
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat missing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

  3. Pass157,606 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    157,606 miles
    Test number
    977929330472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle very corroded

  4. Fail157,606 miles (+2,732)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,606 miles
    Test number
    400462314273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle very corroded

  5. Pass154,874 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,874 miles
    Test number
    567605890282
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body, chassis floor and various other components corroded

  6. Fail154,859 miles (+3,249)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,859 miles
    Test number
    349459601962
    • MajorBrake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength airbag top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body, chassis floor and various other components corroded

  7. Pass151,610 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,610 miles
    Test number
    416928127558
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front (axel seal leaking

  8. Fail151,590 miles (+10,004)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,590 miles
    Test number
    235591054635
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

  9. Pass141,586 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,586 miles
    Test number
    537953630609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear fold down step insecure ( held on with a ratchet strap)

  10. Fail141,578 miles (+7,882)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,578 miles
    Test number
    104423365006
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear fold down step insecure ( held on with a ratchet strap)

  11. Pass133,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,696 miles
    Test number
    997884575336
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail133,696 miles (+5,350)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,696 miles
    Test number
    868947685889
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass128,346 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,346 miles
    Test number
    421527897955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail128,165 miles (+7,519)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,165 miles
    Test number
    502184244747
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass120,646 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    256254005498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,428 miles (+3,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,428 miles
    Test number
    515773895004
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass116,481 miles (+3,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    776565904111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyres is cracked and starting to perish.

  18. Pass113,034 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    225288603174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,029 miles (+7,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    657787803113
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass105,951 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    188577802152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre old and starting too crack

  21. Fail105,951 miles (+7,739)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    285547502428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre old and starting too crack

  22. Pass98,212 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    146971311173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    203731210430
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail90,159 miles (+8,940)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    931651510122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass81,219 miles (+5,565)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    864586009154
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass75,654 miles (+6,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    682467308149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass69,454 miles (+9,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    534737607183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass60,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    631571906118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 SHC

Does T523 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 SHC expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 SHC?
The MOT on T523 SHC expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 SHC done?
T523 SHC was recorded at 164,746 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 6,477 miles a year.
Has T523 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 SHC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T523 SHC 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 T523 SHC find?
T523 SHC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 2 advisories: rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat missing; rear chassis heavily undersealed making inspection difficult.

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