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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T543 JOPMOT history

T543 JOP is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
195,227 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 JOP was last recorded at 195,227 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,600 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,627 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,227 miles
  • 2025 – 190,600 miles
  • 2024 – 188,892 miles
  • 2023 – 183,642 miles
  • 2022 – 181,041 miles
  • 2021 – 177,772 miles
  • 2020 – 166,975 miles
  • 2018 – 154,481 miles
  • 2017 – 144,572 miles
  • 2016 – 136,347 miles
  • 2015 – 131,665 miles
  • 2014 – 125,353 miles
  • 2013 – 120,219 miles
  • 2012 – 112,155 miles
  • 2011 – 105,081 miles
  • 2010 – 99,496 miles
  • 2009 – 93,135 miles
  • 2008 – 85,056 miles
  • 2007 – 76,747 miles
  • 2006 – 63,080 miles
  • 2005 – 56,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,227 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,227 miles (+4,627)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    195,227 miles
    Test number
    555316771466
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass190,600 miles (+1,708)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,600 miles
    Test number
    553993716642
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,892 miles (+5,250)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    188,892 miles
    Test number
    791591774749
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,642 miles (+2,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,642 miles
    Test number
    914665036936
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,041 miles (+53)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    181,041 miles
    Test number
    452189468838
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,988 miles (+3,216)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,988 miles
    Test number
    963152073543
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF yoke leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested due to wheels in back seats

  7. Pass177,772 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    177,772 miles
    Test number
    332635654045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,975 miles (+12,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    166,975 miles
    Test number
    512530135685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,481 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,481 miles
    Test number
    108121832039
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail154,475 miles (+9,903)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,475 miles
    Test number
    653277027627
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass144,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    745051003999
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail144,572 miles (+8,225)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    918875331784
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass136,347 miles (+4,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    946246180561
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass131,665 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    937808337871
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail131,648 miles (+6,295)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    234936007116
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass125,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,353 miles
    Test number
    159479114362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,353 miles (+5,134)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,353 miles
    Test number
    525928614374
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass120,219 miles (+8,064)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,219 miles
    Test number
    175757633370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper has slight misting of oil
    • NoteAll tyre walls perrished

  19. Pass112,155 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,155 miles
    Test number
    686951042319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    808581941385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,081 miles (+5,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    705900941388
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass99,496 miles (+6,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    371428140318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass93,135 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    794633249371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    872883628370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail85,056 miles (+8,309)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    733633028368
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass76,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    521374947372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,747 miles (+13,667)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    631644547347
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  28. Pass63,080 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    314408346317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,683 miles
    Test number
    951406035366
    • NoteChip on windscreen,slight leak from diff seal nearside front,nearside rear sidelight bulb dull.

Questions about T543 JOP

Does T543 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 JOP is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 JOP?
The MOT on T543 JOP is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 JOP done?
T543 JOP was recorded at 195,227 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has T543 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 JOP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T543 JOP 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 T543 JOP find?
T543 JOP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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