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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T561 ROFMOT history

T561 ROF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 270,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
270,333 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 ROF
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T561 ROF was last recorded at 270,333 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 7,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2021: 242,256 miles, lower than 242,455 miles on 2 Dec 2021.

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
262,576 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,757 miles
Average per year
6,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 270,333 miles
  • 2024 – 262,576 miles
  • 2023 – 255,295 miles
  • 2022 – 248,812 miles
  • 2021 – 242,256 miles
  • 2020 – 233,025 miles
  • 2017 – 232,971 miles
  • 2016 – 227,221 miles
  • 2015 – 220,574 miles
  • 2014 – 213,398 miles
  • 2013 – 206,603 miles
  • 2012 – 198,286 miles
  • 2011 – 190,506 miles
  • 2010 – 183,787 miles
  • 2009 – 174,097 miles
  • 2008 – 163,561 miles
  • 2007 – 157,418 miles
  • 2006 – 148,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail270,333 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • Advisory(Both body sill are corroded
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underneathRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Vehicle has corrosion underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both body sills are corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle body is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail270,333 miles (+7,757)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,333 miles
    Test number
    758024058656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Advisory(Both body sill are corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underneath

  2. Pass262,576 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    262,576 miles
    Test number
    964338532621
    • AdvisoryBoth body sill are corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle body is corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  3. Fail262,436 miles (+7,141)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,436 miles
    Test number
    149129944090
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle body is corroded

  4. Pass255,295 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    255,295 miles
    Test number
    403666807020
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  5. Fail255,266 miles (+6,454)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,266 miles
    Test number
    129628184256
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  6. Pass248,812 miles (+6,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    248,812 miles
    Test number
    755733213871
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underneath

  7. Pass242,256 miles (-199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    242,256 miles
    Test number
    780423809805
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underneath

  8. Fail242,455 miles (+9,430)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,455 miles
    Test number
    594236471766
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass233,025 miles (+54)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    233,025 miles
    Test number
    907307636724
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail232,971 miles (+5,750)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,971 miles
    Test number
    963693269001
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  11. Pass227,221 miles (+6,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    227,221 miles
    Test number
    362201050432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lens cracked but not showing white light . (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass220,574 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    220,574 miles
    Test number
    149881095140
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

  13. Fail220,557 miles (+7,159)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,557 miles
    Test number
    269509885424
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

  14. Pass213,398 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    213,398 miles
    Test number
    956470594180
    • NoteCorrosion on rear left hand chassis leg.
    • NoteRight hand rear indicator lens cracked but not showing a white light.
    • NoteSlight play detected in upper steering column.

  15. Fail213,397 miles (+6,794)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,397 miles
    Test number
    415608784100
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear left hand chassis leg.
    • NoteRight hand rear indicator lens cracked but not showing a white light.
    • NoteSlight play detected in upper steering column.

  16. Pass206,603 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    206,603 miles
    Test number
    529745603250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass198,286 miles (+7,780)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    198,286 miles
    Test number
    235469292116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail190,506 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,506 miles
    Test number
    165259801267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S/R brake disc starting to corrode. Engine has oil leak.

  19. Pass190,506 miles (+131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    190,506 miles
    Test number
    367229901494
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S/R brake disc starting to corrode. Engine has oil leak.

  20. Fail190,375 miles (+6,588)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,375 miles
    Test number
    266891371429
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass183,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    183,787 miles
    Test number
    294184650133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail183,787 miles (+9,690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,787 miles
    Test number
    101694650150
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass174,097 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    174,097 miles
    Test number
    453006069119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail173,726 miles (+10,165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,726 miles
    Test number
    472663659149
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass163,561 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    163,561 miles
    Test number
    700654258188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass157,418 miles (+9,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    157,418 miles
    Test number
    980062567146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    148,034 miles
    Test number
    482210766130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 ROF

Does T561 ROF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 ROF expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 ROF?
The MOT on T561 ROF expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 ROF done?
T561 ROF was recorded at 270,333 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,308 miles a year.
Has T561 ROF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 ROF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T561 ROF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T561 ROF find?
T561 ROF failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near spring hanger; offside front headlamp aim too high; offside rear vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, and 7 more.

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