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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T533 RPAMOT history

T533 RPA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 206,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
206,400 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 RPA
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 RPA was last recorded at 206,400 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,473 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
927 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,400 miles
  • 2024 – 205,473 miles
  • 2021 – 201,144 miles
  • 2020 – 198,798 miles
  • 2019 – 195,901 miles
  • 2018 – 191,054 miles
  • 2017 – 182,529 miles
  • 2016 – 172,572 miles
  • 2015 – 163,755 miles
  • 2014 – 155,005 miles
  • 2013 – 146,326 miles
  • 2012 – 142,378 miles
  • 2011 – 137,631 miles
  • 2010 – 131,402 miles
  • 2009 – 123,894 miles
  • 2008 – 116,951 miles
  • 2007 – 110,935 miles
  • 2006 – 101,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Bumper Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,400 miles
    Test number
    391276769518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail206,397 miles (+924)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,397 miles
    Test number
    734482795205
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass205,473 miles (+4,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    205,473 miles
    Test number
    510836958740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,144 miles (+2,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,144 miles
    Test number
    930952031365
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass198,798 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,798 miles
    Test number
    217878312533
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail198,798 miles (+2,897)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,798 miles
    Test number
    383855059756
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Yellow Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass195,901 miles (+4,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,901 miles
    Test number
    569192412445
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has Slight Play

  8. Pass191,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    191,054 miles
    Test number
    978747896566
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Cooling Pipe Corroded - Below Crank Pully
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight Brake Bind

  9. Fail191,054 miles (+8,525)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,054 miles
    Test number
    736626389996
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Cooling Pipe Corroded - Below Crank Pully
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight Brake Bind

  10. Pass182,529 miles (+9,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,529 miles
    Test number
    331540016140
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass172,572 miles (+8,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    172,572 miles
    Test number
    624070629583
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass163,755 miles (+8,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    533388433622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  13. Pass155,005 miles (+8,679)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,005 miles
    Test number
    487614504353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake only just met brake performance requirements

  14. Pass146,326 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,326 miles
    Test number
    328837613306
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail146,316 miles (+3,938)3 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,316 miles
    Test number
    748278363295
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll trailing arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear of chassis heavily corroded

  16. Pass142,378 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    648430232240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSRS warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

  17. Fail142,375 miles (+4,744)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,375 miles
    Test number
    999310232257
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSRS warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

  18. Pass137,631 miles (+6,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,631 miles
    Test number
    169945431235
    • NoteStep supports corroded

  19. Pass131,402 miles (+7,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,402 miles
    Test number
    774439790226
    • NoteSteps corroded

  20. Pass123,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    491969309475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,894 miles (+6,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    692039709366
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass116,951 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    130482528342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,935 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    563425127351
    • NoteGear dox leacking oil

  24. Fail110,800 miles (+9,620)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    790560527337
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteGear dox leacking oil

  25. Pass101,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    174900456198
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about T533 RPA

Does T533 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T533 RPA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T533 RPA?
The MOT on T533 RPA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T533 RPA done?
T533 RPA was recorded at 206,400 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has T533 RPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 RPA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T533 RPA 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 T533 RPA find?
T533 RPA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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