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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T541 RTOMOT history

T541 RTO is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
166,372 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 RTO
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 RTO was last recorded at 166,372 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2012: 21,282 miles, lower than 211,137 miles on 29 Jun 2012.

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
166,314 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,372 miles
  • 2022 – 157,268 miles
  • 2021 – 154,968 miles
  • 2020 – 153,827 miles
  • 2019 – 151,618 miles
  • 2018 – 149,691 miles
  • 2017 – 147,403 miles
  • 2016 – 144,484 miles
  • 2015 – 142,205 miles
  • 2014 – 138,351 miles
  • 2013 – 134,934 miles
  • 2012 – 21,282 miles
  • 2011 – 204,074 miles
  • 2010 – 198,477 miles
  • 2009 – 118,042 miles
  • 2008 – 113,474 miles
  • 2007 – 108,219 miles
  • 2006 – 103,652 miles
  • 2005 – 100,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,372 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,372 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,372 miles
    Test number
    754019698658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,314 miles (+9,046)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,314 miles
    Test number
    830834795973
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass157,268 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    344875264339
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,268 miles (+2,300)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    128911459619
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern was incorrect/Changed headlamp bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,968 miles (+1,141)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    129729667777
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded going into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass153,827 miles (+2,209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,827 miles
    Test number
    439620811529
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,618 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,618 miles
    Test number
    264674153581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,691 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,691 miles
    Test number
    575007628105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail149,667 miles (+2,264)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,667 miles
    Test number
    481566208639
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,403 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,403 miles
    Test number
    344993940614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,374 miles (+2,890)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,374 miles
    Test number
    621030446422
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass144,484 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,484 miles
    Test number
    395896621393
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass142,205 miles (+3,854)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,205 miles
    Test number
    225140285188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass138,351 miles (+3,417)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,351 miles
    Test number
    115934184174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass134,934 miles (+113,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,934 miles
    Test number
    428076283136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass21,282 miles (-189,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    348428682182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail211,137 miles (+7,063)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,137 miles
    Test number
    258591582153
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass204,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    204,074 miles
    Test number
    266657981181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail204,074 miles (+5,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,074 miles
    Test number
    878626381186
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass198,477 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    198,477 miles
    Test number
    284272870446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail198,472 miles (+80,430)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,472 miles
    Test number
    584288160130
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail118,042 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    272591889423
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOil leak from front differential seal

  23. Pass118,042 miles (+4,568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    952381489120
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOil leak from front differential seal

  24. Pass113,474 miles (+5,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    974802238285
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass108,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    414974337246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,219 miles (+4,567)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    674034737238
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail103,652 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,652 miles
    Test number
    273705636232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak from engine area and trausfer box

  28. Pass103,652 miles (+3,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,652 miles
    Test number
    350075636465
    • NoteOil leak from engine area and trausfer box

  29. Pass100,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    361858195451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail100,170 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    971955895200
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNote!! slight lift in n/s/f top & bottom balljoints

Questions about T541 RTO

Does T541 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 RTO expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 RTO?
The MOT on T541 RTO expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 RTO done?
T541 RTO was recorded at 166,372 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has T541 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 RTO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T541 RTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T541 RTO find?
T541 RTO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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