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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T540 DLOMOT history

T540 DLO is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 228,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
228,489 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 DLO
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 DLO was last recorded at 228,489 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 2,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,158 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,331 miles
Average per year
7,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 228,489 miles
  • 2023 – 226,158 miles
  • 2022 – 223,082 miles
  • 2020 – 218,257 miles
  • 2019 – 210,947 miles
  • 2018 – 208,086 miles
  • 2017 – 205,846 miles
  • 2016 – 201,878 miles
  • 2015 – 190,798 miles
  • 2014 – 176,471 miles
  • 2013 – 165,689 miles
  • 2012 – 157,304 miles
  • 2011 – 148,987 miles
  • 2010 – 140,312 miles
  • 2009 – 129,615 miles
  • 2008 – 122,346 miles
  • 2007 – 117,725 miles
  • 2006 – 103,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,489 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass228,489 miles (+2,331)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    228,489 miles
    Test number
    690831628762
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass226,158 miles (+3,076)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    226,158 miles
    Test number
    203362739449
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s front differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryX2 engine oil leaks

  3. Pass223,082 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    223,082 miles
    Test number
    146030535544
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail223,072 miles (+4,815)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,072 miles
    Test number
    199472872159
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 places yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing areas corroded not near body mount or suspension /brakes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass218,257 miles (+7,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    218,257 miles
    Test number
    258098120517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass210,947 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    210,947 miles
    Test number
    204594361914
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail210,947 miles (+2,861)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,947 miles
    Test number
    882608944610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass208,086 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    208,086 miles
    Test number
    391797645322
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Trackbar / Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail208,086 miles (+6)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,086 miles
    Test number
    103368301003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Trackbar / Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail208,080 miles (+2,234)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,080 miles
    Test number
    831606668792
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted BOTH (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass205,846 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    205,846 miles
    Test number
    256278383110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass201,878 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    201,878 miles
    Test number
    674448185694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight crack (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' right on limit (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail201,818 miles (+11,020)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,818 miles
    Test number
    821618189495
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight crack (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' right on limit (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass190,798 miles (+73)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    190,798 miles
    Test number
    119038325134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r chassis rusty
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  15. Fail190,725 miles (+14,254)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,725 miles
    Test number
    159267725136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r chassis rusty
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  16. Pass176,471 miles (+10,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    176,471 miles
    Test number
    328224534120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass165,689 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    165,689 miles
    Test number
    187460633105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail165,681 miles (+8,377)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,681 miles
    Test number
    348289523109
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass157,304 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    778006412159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,987 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    148,987 miles
    Test number
    296726331193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,312 miles (+10,697)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    501721510107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,615 miles (+7,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,615 miles
    Test number
    943706109177
    • NoteN/s/f roll bar bush worn

  23. Fail122,346 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    602654338100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass122,346 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    960374438141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,583 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    630685588096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass121,583 miles (+3,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    962195788029
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass117,725 miles (+14,686)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,725 miles
    Test number
    921880767237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    852682146242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 DLO

Does T540 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 DLO expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 DLO?
The MOT on T540 DLO expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 DLO done?
T540 DLO was recorded at 228,489 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 7,218 miles a year.
Has T540 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 DLO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 DLO 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 T540 DLO find?
T540 DLO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre obviously under inflated, and 7 more.

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