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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T531 MOAMOT history

T531 MOA is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,457 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 MOA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 MOA was last recorded at 139,457 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 45,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2010: 50,545 miles, lower than 116,675 miles on 16 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,168 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
45,289 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,457 miles
  • 2025 – 94,168 miles
  • 2023 – 93,509 miles
  • 2021 – 92,306 miles
  • 2020 – 92,132 miles
  • 2018 – 85,601 miles
  • 2017 – 79,303 miles
  • 2016 – 72,377 miles
  • 2015 – 66,390 miles
  • 2014 – 61,482 miles
  • 2013 – 59,569 miles
  • 2012 – 57,423 miles
  • 2011 – 54,665 miles
  • 2010 – 50,545 miles
  • 2009 – 116,675 miles
  • 2008 – 109,894 miles
  • 2007 – 104,003 miles
  • 2006 – 99,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,457 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,457 miles (+45,289)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,457 miles
    Test number
    171114627743
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,168 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    503276110579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,509 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,509 miles
    Test number
    539499753956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,306 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    467692626413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    794992394257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,132 miles (+6,531)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    989006332516
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass85,601 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,601 miles
    Test number
    551093415399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,303 miles
    Test number
    693040300630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  9. Fail79,303 miles (+6,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,303 miles
    Test number
    603517903165
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass72,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    604182618705
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
  11. Fail72,377 miles (+5,987)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    185880678124
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
  12. Pass66,390 miles (+4,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    106131065456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass61,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    138479644110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail61,482 miles (+1,913)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    138679644156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,569 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,569 miles
    Test number
    418066583186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,423 miles (+2,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    358273592145
    • NoteN/s door trim not fully secure
  17. Pass54,665 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    899258271186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,545 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    110609330124
    • NoteAdvise offside rear suspension bump stop missing.
    • NoteAdvise rear suspension pipes corroded,not leaking at present.
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak from nearside rear hub.
  19. Fail50,545 miles (-66,130)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    433699730129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear suspension bump stop missing.
    • NoteAdvise rear suspension pipes corroded,not leaking at present.
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak from nearside rear hub.
  20. Pass116,675 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,675 miles
    Test number
    681286939138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,894 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    271770648419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,003 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    730221057182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,971 miles (+4,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    391949547133
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Pass99,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,170 miles
    Test number
    980914046160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 MOA

Does T531 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T531 MOA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T531 MOA?
The MOT on T531 MOA is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T531 MOA done?
T531 MOA was recorded at 139,457 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has T531 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 MOA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T531 MOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T531 MOA find?
T531 MOA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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