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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T53 TKSMOT history

T53 TKS is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,486 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 TKS
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 TKS was last recorded at 159,486 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,915 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,571 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,486 miles
  • 2025 – 157,915 miles
  • 2024 – 154,976 miles
  • 2023 – 153,197 miles
  • 2022 – 151,300 miles
  • 2021 – 147,196 miles
  • 2019 – 142,334 miles
  • 2017 – 137,308 miles
  • 2016 – 133,686 miles
  • 2015 – 130,844 miles
  • 2013 – 130,350 miles
  • 2011 – 125,028 miles
  • 2010 – 118,158 miles
  • 2008 – 102,875 miles
  • 2007 – 93,342 miles
  • 2006 – 85,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,486 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,486 miles (+1,571)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,486 miles
    Test number
    194988019892
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,915 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,915 miles
    Test number
    502302239569
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail157,913 miles (+2,937)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    803032913854
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass154,976 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,976 miles
    Test number
    534429769823
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,974 miles (+1,777)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,974 miles
    Test number
    265435950234
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,197 miles (+1,897)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,197 miles
    Test number
    388041454913
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,300 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    175239104181
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underbody and chassis, not seriously weakening structure
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated

  8. Fail151,300 miles (+5)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    599413266599
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underbody and chassis, not seriously weakening structure
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated

  9. Fail151,295 miles (+4,099)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,295 miles
    Test number
    247444927971
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryActive suspension light on
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  10. Pass147,196 miles (+38)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,196 miles
    Test number
    719121305296
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components, undersills. General underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWires on dash

  11. Fail147,158 miles (+4,824)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,158 miles
    Test number
    351589646355
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components, undersills. General underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWires on dash

  12. Pass142,334 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    549702455397
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWires on dash advised

  13. Fail142,334 miles (+5,026)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    976087768644
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWires on dash advised

  14. Pass137,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    601683176165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLUIGHT TREAD LIFT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  15. Fail137,308 miles (+3,622)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    878738929485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLUIGHT TREAD LIFT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  16. Pass133,686 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    784954141359
    • AdvisoryFRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED

  17. Fail133,669 miles (+2,825)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,669 miles
    Test number
    696879605727
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALLJOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass130,844 miles (+494)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,844 miles
    Test number
    756199135172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator cracked

  19. Pass130,350 miles (+5,322)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,350 miles
    Test number
    196857513313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteAce fluid low and pump noisy
    • NoteRear discs corosion

  20. Pass125,028 miles (+17)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,028 miles
    Test number
    136197991114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteActive roll control, front and rear hydraulic pipes very heavily coroded
    • NoteOffside front suspension turret coroded

  21. Fail125,011 miles (+6,853)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    837525891170
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteActive roll control, front and rear hydraulic pipes very heavily coroded
    • NoteOffside front suspension turret coroded

  22. Pass118,158 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    493709370192
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front A.R.C. hoses wet
    • NoteOffside rear A.R.C.pipes coroded
    • NoteTread low on both rear tyres

  23. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160300689195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front suspension turret coroded
    • NoteOffside third row seat removed
    • NoteOil/fluid leak under front of vehicle

  24. PassMileage not read3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    763110189181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front suspension turret coroded
    • NoteOffside third row seat removed
    • NoteOil/fluid leak under front of vehicle

  25. Pass102,875 miles (+9,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    740984938183
    • NoteBoth rear bump stop rubbers missing

  26. Pass93,342 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    504067317115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    732760436123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 TKS

Does T53 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 TKS is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 TKS?
The MOT on T53 TKS is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 TKS done?
T53 TKS was recorded at 159,486 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has T53 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 TKS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 TKS 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 TKS find?
T53 TKS passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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