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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T53 JNKMOT history

T53 JNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,677 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 JNK
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 JNK was last recorded at 87,677 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,456 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
1,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,677 miles
  • 2025 – 86,456 miles
  • 2024 – 83,188 miles
  • 2023 – 83,183 miles
  • 2021 – 81,945 miles
  • 2020 – 81,736 miles
  • 2019 – 81,051 miles
  • 2018 – 79,828 miles
  • 2017 – 79,276 miles
  • 2016 – 78,034 miles
  • 2015 – 76,027 miles
  • 2014 – 75,370 miles
  • 2013 – 74,220 miles
  • 2012 – 71,771 miles
  • 2011 – 70,237 miles
  • 2010 – 68,485 miles
  • 2009 – 64,992 miles
  • 2008 – 62,622 miles
  • 2007 – 57,086 miles
  • 2006 – 51,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,677 miles (+1,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    596859834425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass86,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    385987263993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail86,456 miles (+1,046)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    406728795206
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail85,410 miles (+2,222)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    347540998575
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose - first (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose - second (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,188 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    326591011800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,183 miles (+1,238)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    658634768753
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass81,945 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,945 miles
    Test number
    426450261712
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,736 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    482432571101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,051 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    978475728508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    773560303538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,828 miles (+552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    156389007139
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,276 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,276 miles
    Test number
    295050982622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass78,034 miles (+2,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    970162023619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort slightly low

  14. Pass76,027 miles (+657)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    816185025196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake has slight travel.

  15. Pass75,370 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    269119614164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake has slight travel.

  16. Fail75,364 miles (+1,144)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    988669914130
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake has slight travel.

  17. Pass74,220 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    349749313177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,771 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    685299802164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass70,237 miles (+1,752)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    296610211411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear light unit has been repaired
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle slightly rusty

  20. Pass68,485 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    501640310143
    • 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)

  21. Pass64,992 miles (+2,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    600491729196
    • NoteO/s/r bumper light cluster damaged slightly

  22. Pass62,622 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    201243218423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • NoteTc and levelling light is on

  23. Fail62,622 miles (+5,536)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    484923218168
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r light cluster been repaired by tape
    • NoteTc light and levelling light on

  24. Pass57,086 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    250083917122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    442860916176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 JNK

Does T53 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 JNK is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 JNK?
The MOT on T53 JNK is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 JNK done?
T53 JNK was recorded at 87,677 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,826 miles a year.
Has T53 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 JNK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 JNK 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 T53 JNK find?
T53 JNK passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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