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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T551 MBHMOT history

T551 MBH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 195,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
195,306 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 MBH
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
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 MBH was last recorded at 195,306 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 9,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,582 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,724 miles
Average per year
6,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,306 miles
  • 2024 – 185,582 miles
  • 2023 – 175,987 miles
  • 2022 – 165,186 miles
  • 2021 – 156,115 miles
  • 2019 – 150,629 miles
  • 2018 – 144,701 miles
  • 2017 – 140,433 miles
  • 2016 – 137,205 miles
  • 2015 – 132,074 miles
  • 2014 – 123,089 miles
  • 2013 – 116,563 miles
  • 2012 – 108,431 miles
  • 2011 – 104,246 miles
  • 2010 – 100,380 miles
  • 2009 – 95,022 miles
  • 2008 – 91,534 miles
  • 2007 – 85,031 miles
  • 2006 – 77,364 miles
  • 2005 – 70,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,306 miles
  • AdvisoryACE pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded but not prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,306 miles (+9,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,306 miles
    Test number
    694264424030
    • AdvisoryACE pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,582 miles (+9,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    185,582 miles
    Test number
    729497671813
    • AdvisoryACE pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass175,987 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,987 miles
    Test number
    299015611639
    • AdvisoryACE Hyd. pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,984 miles (+9,798)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,984 miles
    Test number
    407433394726
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryACE Hydraulic pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,186 miles (+9,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,186 miles
    Test number
    201850785244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass156,115 miles (+5,486)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,115 miles
    Test number
    618278115115
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel filter damp

  7. Pass150,629 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,629 miles
    Test number
    943519221864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded but not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  8. Fail150,584 miles (+5,883)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,584 miles
    Test number
    779753933005
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded but not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  9. Pass144,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    643678458074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,701 miles (+4,268)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    246892029695
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,433 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,433 miles
    Test number
    653073468976
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail140,408 miles (+3,203)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,408 miles
    Test number
    861820171974
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear section joint corroded badly (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass137,205 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,205 miles
    Test number
    321217503952
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside chassis corroded

  14. Fail137,191 miles (+5,117)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    936676805507
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear anti roll bar linkage lower mounting loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear door locks itself
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside chassis corroded

  15. Pass132,074 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    327310453066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail131,784 miles (+8,695)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    838065587190
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,089 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    168793354280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades spilt
    • NoteExhaust hangers corroded
    • NoteRear chasis corroded

  18. Fail123,087 miles (+6,524)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,087 miles
    Test number
    145261754254
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades spilt
    • NoteExhaust hangers corroded
    • NoteRear chasis corroded

  19. Pass116,563 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,563 miles
    Test number
    195616523318
    • NoteEngine,front diff and gearbox leaks
    • NoteExhaust very corroded

  20. Fail116,557 miles (+8,126)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    825783323320
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine,front diff and gearbox leaks
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteExhaust very corroded

  21. Fail108,431 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    258378112339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but the system is still supported

  22. Pass108,431 miles (+4,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    526458412360
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but the system is still supported

  23. Pass104,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    228949821393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,244 miles (+3,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    199818421351
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail100,380 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    272927520305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside steps showing signs of corrosion on inner side
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear axle diff oil leak

  26. Pass100,380 miles (+5,358)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    482407520398
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside steps showing signs of corrosion on inner side
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear axle diff oil leak

  27. Pass95,022 miles (+3,488)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,022 miles
    Test number
    370805799477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass91,534 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,534 miles
    Test number
    204370698214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,031 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    973756947245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass77,364 miles (+6,425)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,364 miles
    Test number
    122470656256
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NotePlay in track rod ends

  31. Pass70,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    352834645417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 MBH

Does T551 MBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 MBH expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 MBH?
The MOT on T551 MBH expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 MBH done?
T551 MBH was recorded at 195,306 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 6,289 miles a year.
Has T551 MBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 MBH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T551 MBH 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 T551 MBH find?
T551 MBH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: ace pipes corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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