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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T538 UCFMOT history

T538 UCF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,895 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 UCF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 UCF was last recorded at 162,895 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2018: 158,349 miles, lower than 254,714 miles on 18 Sept 2018.

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
162,459 miles · 2 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
436 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,895 miles
  • 2019 – 162,459 miles
  • 2018 – 158,349 miles
  • 2017 – 155,297 miles
  • 2016 – 152,945 miles
  • 2015 – 140,089 miles
  • 2014 – 130,170 miles
  • 2013 – 129,531 miles
  • 2012 – 126,219 miles
  • 2011 – 122,433 miles
  • 2009 – 115,578 miles
  • 2007 – 92,893 miles
  • 2006 – 91,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,895 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,895 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,895 miles
    Test number
    700011358360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,459 miles
    Test number
    557606742167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,459 miles (+4,110)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,459 miles
    Test number
    496614823944
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,349 miles (-96,365)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,349 miles
    Test number
    468798213303
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  5. Fail254,714 miles (+99,417)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,714 miles
    Test number
    617240507907
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,297 miles
    Test number
    347514016089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail155,297 miles (+2,352)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,297 miles
    Test number
    723763887452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass152,945 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,945 miles
    Test number
    597405428862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,942 miles (+12,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    232966212788
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass140,089 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,089 miles
    Test number
    209311375128
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail140,088 miles (+9,918)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,088 miles
    Test number
    417128665185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass130,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    138512574130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,170 miles (+639)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    765662274197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass129,531 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    128784383433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,460 miles (+3,241)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,460 miles
    Test number
    798890753075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass126,219 miles (+3,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,219 miles
    Test number
    369700812024
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass122,433 miles (+6,855)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    329687721005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f indicator light lens cracked
    • NoteN/s/f suspsion turret corroded but not weakened

  18. Pass115,578 miles (+22,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    101652249031
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass92,893 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,893 miles
    Test number
    851051047188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,583 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    444706806470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    201173446468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,244 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    562373846198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T538 UCF

Does T538 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 UCF is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 UCF?
The MOT on T538 UCF is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 UCF done?
T538 UCF was recorded at 162,895 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has T538 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 UCF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T538 UCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 UCF find?
T538 UCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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