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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T533 KVUMOT history

T533 KVU is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 177,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,683 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 KVU
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 KVU was last recorded at 177,683 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2009: 64,062 miles, lower than 85,057 miles on 11 Sept 2008.

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
177,658 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,683 miles
  • 2025 – 177,658 miles
  • 2024 – 176,192 miles
  • 2023 – 174,454 miles
  • 2022 – 173,709 miles
  • 2021 – 171,479 miles
  • 2020 – 169,807 miles
  • 2019 – 168,505 miles
  • 2018 – 166,880 miles
  • 2016 – 166,847 miles
  • 2015 – 164,294 miles
  • 2014 – 151,839 miles
  • 2013 – 137,826 miles
  • 2012 – 127,399 miles
  • 2011 – 113,765 miles
  • 2010 – 103,116 miles
  • 2009 – 64,064 miles
  • 2008 – 85,057 miles
  • 2007 – 81,490 miles
  • 2006 – 78,505 miles
  • 2005 – 75,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,683 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,683 miles
    Test number
    999921542992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,658 miles (+29)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,658 miles
    Test number
    440956302250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,629 miles (+1,437)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,629 miles
    Test number
    243811677744
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering box leaking slight

  4. Pass176,192 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,192 miles
    Test number
    914061864315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail176,172 miles (+1,718)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,172 miles
    Test number
    401002661527
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,454 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,454 miles
    Test number
    650998033535
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail174,419 miles (+710)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,419 miles
    Test number
    109435603230
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass173,709 miles (+2,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,709 miles
    Test number
    585128805518
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake performance reading low (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass171,479 miles (+49)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,479 miles
    Test number
    407929528750
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,430 miles (+1,623)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,430 miles
    Test number
    616598709414
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,807 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    425618017404
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail169,807 miles (+1,302)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    271044500548
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass168,505 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    168,505 miles
    Test number
    104623433420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass166,880 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    215354365961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,847 miles (+2,553)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,847 miles
    Test number
    436168487834
    • FailureEmissions not tested rear box (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass164,294 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    164,294 miles
    Test number
    330472542499
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail164,283 miles (+12,444)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,283 miles
    Test number
    464276264959
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass151,839 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    375189764257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,805 miles (+13,979)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,805 miles
    Test number
    396138864491
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass137,826 miles (+34)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    938458373239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail137,792 miles (+10,393)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,792 miles
    Test number
    907947073297
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass127,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    325308542424
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail127,371 miles (+13,606)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,371 miles
    Test number
    735748142281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass113,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    216808741258
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  25. Fail113,765 miles (+10,649)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    717018341240
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  26. Pass103,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    790210260225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail103,116 miles (+39,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    351330860470
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass64,064 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    480478459263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCompass fitted to screen less than 40mm
    • NoteOil leak on front diff
    • NoteSide step/sill covers fitted

  29. Fail64,062 miles (-20,995)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    221147259283
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCompass fitted to screen less than 40mm
    • NoteOil leak on front diff
    • NoteSide step/sill covers fitted

  30. Pass85,057 miles (+3,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    694535658272
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass81,490 miles (+2,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,490 miles
    Test number
    361131197419
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOn maximum limit for smoke test

  32. Pass78,505 miles (+2,946)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    393757876403
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass75,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    532597375235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T533 KVU

Does T533 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T533 KVU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T533 KVU?
The MOT on T533 KVU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T533 KVU done?
T533 KVU was recorded at 177,683 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,995 miles a year.
Has T533 KVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 KVU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T533 KVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T533 KVU find?
T533 KVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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