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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

T543 OBDMOT history

T543 OBD is a red petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,514 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 OBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 OBD was last recorded at 130,514 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,514 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,514 miles
  • 2025 – 130,514 miles
  • 2023 – 130,440 miles
  • 2022 – 129,820 miles
  • 2021 – 128,584 miles
  • 2020 – 128,544 miles
  • 2019 – 124,756 miles
  • 2018 – 116,200 miles
  • 2017 – 113,697 miles
  • 2016 – 107,670 miles
  • 2015 – 103,140 miles
  • 2014 – 95,683 miles
  • 2013 – 91,323 miles
  • 2012 – 87,750 miles
  • 2011 – 83,854 miles
  • 2010 – 74,545 miles
  • 2009 – 66,274 miles
  • 2008 – 59,064 miles
  • 2007 – 54,370 miles
  • 2006 – 47,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,514 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,514 miles
    Test number
    897749096764
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,514 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,514 miles
    Test number
    622313201721
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  3. Pass130,440 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    236707919583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,820 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,820 miles
    Test number
    307678845789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,584 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,584 miles
    Test number
    307703578969
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from n/s off engine

  6. Fail128,544 miles (+3,788)5 dangerous8 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    901885138191
    • DangerousFront Steering column universal joint likely to become detached upper (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (near brake valve) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisorySteering damper and automatic gearbox pipes slightly damp

  7. Pass124,756 miles (+135)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    332713797606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in places

  8. Fail124,621 miles (+8,421)4 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,621 miles
    Test number
    633683973570
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryGas tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in places

  9. Pass116,200 miles (+2,503)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    426841571563
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes above chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryLPG tanks corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LPG tank bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch at front corroded not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill and wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight engine

  10. Pass113,697 miles (+113)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    805150472642
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end ball joint dust boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLPG tanks and tank straps corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill at rear corroded, just outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush

  11. Fail113,584 miles (+5,914)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    669795759609
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end ball joint dust boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLPG tanks and tank straps corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill at rear corroded, just outside of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush

  12. Pass107,670 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    966028857278
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted.

  13. Fail107,631 miles (+4,491)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    794529204675
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted.

  14. Pass103,140 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    186490885007
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper end caps insecure.

  15. Fail103,140 miles (+7,457)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    775400985034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper end caps insecure.

  16. Pass95,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    358340784033
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail95,683 miles (+4,360)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    577440884049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass91,323 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    727765273002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,750 miles (+3,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    705598582050
    • NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode

  20. Pass83,854 miles (+9,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    316121371007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass74,545 miles (+8,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    183585870050
    • NoteVehicle presented for test running on LPG.

  22. Pass66,274 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    382388979016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,064 miles (+4,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    932168578014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass54,370 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    860262887005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,947 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    562239986055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll brake discs lightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate slightly discoloured
    • NoteN/s headlamp lens holed

Questions about T543 OBD

Does T543 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 OBD is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 OBD?
The MOT on T543 OBD is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 OBD done?
T543 OBD was recorded at 130,514 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has T543 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 OBD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T543 OBD 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 OBD find?
T543 OBD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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