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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T55 XLBMOT history

T55 XLB is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,186 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 XLB
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 XLB was last recorded at 66,186 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,617 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,186 miles
  • 2025 – 65,617 miles
  • 2024 – 63,963 miles
  • 2023 – 63,068 miles
  • 2022 – 61,903 miles
  • 2021 – 61,393 miles
  • 2020 – 60,686 miles
  • 2019 – 59,546 miles
  • 2018 – 58,179 miles
  • 2017 – 56,422 miles
  • 2016 – 54,948 miles
  • 2015 – 52,744 miles
  • 2014 – 51,446 miles
  • 2013 – 49,882 miles
  • 2012 – 48,457 miles
  • 2011 – 46,604 miles
  • 2010 – 44,504 miles
  • 2009 – 41,543 miles
  • 2008 – 39,917 miles
  • 2007 – 38,156 miles
  • 2006 – 35,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,186 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both fronts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Handbrake little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Surface corrosion underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,186 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    445683615817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,617 miles (+1,654)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    112755247998
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
    • AdvisorySuspension trailing arms all bushes deteriorating

  3. Pass63,963 miles (+895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    148333293846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating (front)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension trailing arms bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  4. Pass63,068 miles (+1,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    257119444663
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arms both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front sections deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

  5. Pass61,903 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    823827754145
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc pitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc discolouring
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and underbody

  6. Fail61,899 miles (+506)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,899 miles
    Test number
    292455050592
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc pitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc discolouring
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and underbody

  7. Pass61,393 miles (+707)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    606952608727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitting
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

  8. Pass60,686 miles (+1,140)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    517366741161
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid looks dark in colour
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis rails
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight pitting
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  9. Pass59,546 miles (+1,367)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,546 miles
    Test number
    420851612968
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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 Both rails slight corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass58,179 miles (+1,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,179 miles
    Test number
    865044220342
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coils springs slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryChassis rails slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255.65.16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255.65.16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass56,422 miles (+1,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    909371729728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded, front chassis rails coil spring area
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass54,948 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    836473423114
    • AdvisoryChassis rails slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side walls perished 255.65.16

  13. Pass52,744 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    745591465013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,446 miles (+1,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    188781154478
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass49,882 miles (+1,425)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    839877543008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery cover fitted
    • NoteMinor corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear chassis legs
    • NoteWindscreen de laminating close to zone "a"

  16. Pass48,457 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    788532352092
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteEngine and battery covers fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside chassis corroded front to rear

  17. Fail48,429 miles (+1,825)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    807252652045
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteEngine and battery covers fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside chassis corroded front to rear

  18. Pass46,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    118946641017
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  19. Fail46,475 miles (+1,971)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    418216941095
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  20. Pass44,504 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    683925750023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres heavily age cracking
    • NoteChassis sections corroded
    • NoteSuspension components corroded
    • NoteUnable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

  21. Fail44,504 miles (+2,961)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    924115450014
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres heavily age cracking
    • NoteChassis sections corroded
    • NoteSuspension components corroded
    • NoteUnable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

  22. Pass41,543 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    290311159023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,917 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    634342848064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,156 miles (+2,595)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    144427957436
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leaks

  25. Pass35,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    424920166082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 XLB

Does T55 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 XLB is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 XLB?
The MOT on T55 XLB is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 XLB done?
T55 XLB was recorded at 66,186 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has T55 XLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 XLB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 XLB 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 T55 XLB find?
T55 XLB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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