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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T53 BWWMOT history

T53 BWW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 225,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,607 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 BWW
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 BWW was last recorded at 225,607 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2012: 51,452 miles, lower than 128,415 miles on 13 Sept 2011.
  • 14 Sept 2023: 213,621 miles, lower than 336,419 miles on 14 Sept 2022.

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
222,155 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,452 miles
Average per year
7,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,607 miles
  • 2025 – 222,155 miles
  • 2024 – 218,927 miles
  • 2023 – 213,621 miles
  • 2022 – 336,419 miles
  • 2021 – 201,245 miles
  • 2020 – 196,219 miles
  • 2019 – 190,893 miles
  • 2018 – 187,509 miles
  • 2017 – 183,329 miles
  • 2016 – 178,840 miles
  • 2015 – 170,433 miles
  • 2014 – 159,157 miles
  • 2013 – 147,908 miles
  • 2012 – 51,452 miles
  • 2011 – 128,415 miles
  • 2010 – 118,784 miles
  • 2009 – 108,121 miles
  • 2008 – 99,392 miles
  • 2007 – 89,049 miles
  • 2006 – 70,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside body mount corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

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, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,607 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,607 miles
    Test number
    428970184791
    • AdvisoryNearside body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  2. Pass222,155 miles (+3,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,155 miles
    Test number
    141757347746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass218,927 miles (+5,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    218,927 miles
    Test number
    443132423646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass213,621 miles (-122,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    213,621 miles
    Test number
    774740200317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass336,419 miles (+135,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    336,419 miles
    Test number
    820315634958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass201,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    201,245 miles
    Test number
    512890804971
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail201,245 miles (+5,026)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,245 miles
    Test number
    174604909114
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass196,219 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,219 miles
    Test number
    824207564901
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail196,197 miles (+5,304)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,197 miles
    Test number
    169048136178
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,893 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,893 miles
    Test number
    474843054751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail190,875 miles (+3,366)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,875 miles
    Test number
    396573462542
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass187,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    187,509 miles
    Test number
    155970684584
    • AdvisoryBoth footwells corroded

  13. Fail187,509 miles (+4,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,509 miles
    Test number
    164773732682
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth footwells corroded

  14. Pass183,329 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    183,329 miles
    Test number
    188818374637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    178,840 miles
    Test number
    669154372362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak front diff
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff

  16. Fail178,840 miles (+8,407)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,840 miles
    Test number
    824250352573
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak front diff
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff

  17. Pass170,433 miles (+11,276)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    170,433 miles
    Test number
    118250978689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass159,157 miles (+11,249)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    159,157 miles
    Test number
    307647644269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight transfer box oil leak

  19. Pass147,908 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,908 miles
    Test number
    798944653223
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGear oil leak

  20. Fail147,908 miles (+96,456)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,908 miles
    Test number
    307373353206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGear oil leak

  21. Pass51,452 miles (-76,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    139577542272
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront diff oil leak

  22. Pass128,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,415 miles
    Test number
    849616651297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail128,415 miles (+9,631)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,415 miles
    Test number
    209379241289
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass118,784 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    791888850200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSlight play in NSF Upper and Lower ball joints
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail118,784 miles (+10,663)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    583928050282
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  26. Pass108,121 miles (+8,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    770518169246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass99,392 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    384287878287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,049 miles (+18,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    591416177267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,146 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,146 miles
    Test number
    740946526106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,044 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    951211926154
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T53 BWW

Does T53 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 BWW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 BWW?
The MOT on T53 BWW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 BWW done?
T53 BWW was recorded at 225,607 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,689 miles a year.
Has T53 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 BWW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T53 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T53 BWW find?
T53 BWW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside body mount corroded; offside sill corroded.

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