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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T540 XDEMOT history

T540 XDE is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,177 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 XDE
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 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 XDE was last recorded at 140,177 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,233 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,944 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,177 miles
  • 2025 – 138,233 miles
  • 2024 – 127,371 miles
  • 2023 – 126,789 miles
  • 2022 – 125,624 miles
  • 2021 – 120,080 miles
  • 2020 – 115,809 miles
  • 2019 – 110,040 miles
  • 2018 – 102,676 miles
  • 2017 – 94,758 miles
  • 2016 – 86,474 miles
  • 2015 – 78,983 miles
  • 2014 – 71,841 miles
  • 2013 – 63,028 miles
  • 2012 – 53,918 miles
  • 2011 – 43,829 miles
  • 2010 – 40,651 miles
  • 2009 – 27,642 miles
  • 2008 – 21,131 miles
  • 2007 – 15,911 miles
  • 2006 – 8,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2020–2023

  • Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,floors and chassis rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,177 miles (+1,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,177 miles
    Test number
    767837170095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,233 miles (+10,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,233 miles
    Test number
    194285699472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,371 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,371 miles
    Test number
    898228443323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,789 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,789 miles
    Test number
    597403691965
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,624 miles (+5,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    933969910296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under-sills,chassis rails,closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside rear body mount corroded not in prescribed

  6. Pass120,080 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    678446260922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,floors and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear body mount corroded

  7. Fail120,076 miles (+4,267)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    545754296412
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flitch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,floors and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear body mount corroded

  8. Pass115,809 miles (+5,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,809 miles
    Test number
    418815992504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills floor chassis and various other components slightly corroded

  9. Pass110,040 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    252154380129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail110,020 miles (+7,344)3 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    928808945720
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire front (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,676 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    990679932576
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear diff joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioated

  12. Fail102,674 miles (+7,916)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,674 miles
    Test number
    473632950256
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear diff joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioated

  13. Pass94,758 miles (+8,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    943291706449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft coupling starting to crack

  14. Pass86,474 miles (+7,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,474 miles
    Test number
    789804244815
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft coupling starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass78,983 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    776302135181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccerlator anti slip missing
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    805096825124
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccerlator anti slip missing
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked

  17. Pass71,841 miles (+181)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    699369424127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear prop shaft damper bush slighty worn

  18. Fail71,660 miles (+8,632)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    707219114190
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear prop shaft damper bush slighty worn

  19. Pass63,028 miles (+9,110)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    785339623134
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth number plate lights dim
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear number plate slighty discoloured

  20. Pass53,918 miles (+172)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,918 miles
    Test number
    837747032137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear number plate slighty discoloured
    • NoteSlight seapage of power steering fluid around pipes

  21. Fail53,746 miles (+9,917)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    846330232148
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak around engine
    • NoteRear number plate slighty discoloured
    • NoteSlight seapage of power steering fluid around pipes

  22. Pass43,829 miles (+3,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    456873741108
    • NoteNearside undersill has been undersealed

  23. Pass40,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,651 miles
    Test number
    691630760228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,651 miles (+13,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,651 miles
    Test number
    622790660226
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass27,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    963998159281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,642 miles (+6,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    451528159253
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  27. Pass21,131 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,131 miles
    Test number
    723336568225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,911 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,911 miles
    Test number
    940330387133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,983 miles
    Test number
    320620266113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 XDE

Does T540 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 XDE is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 XDE?
The MOT on T540 XDE is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 XDE done?
T540 XDE was recorded at 140,177 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has T540 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 XDE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T540 XDE 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 XDE find?
T540 XDE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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