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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T561 SHCMOT history

T561 SHC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
165,779 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 SHC
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 SHC was last recorded at 165,779 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,546 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,779 miles
  • 2021 – 164,546 miles
  • 2020 – 162,857 miles
  • 2019 – 160,842 miles
  • 2018 – 153,226 miles
  • 2016 – 142,984 miles
  • 2015 – 140,205 miles
  • 2014 – 133,840 miles
  • 2013 – 122,713 miles
  • 2012 – 115,055 miles
  • 2011 – 107,157 miles
  • 2010 – 97,461 miles
  • 2009 – 92,520 miles
  • 2008 – 86,018 miles
  • 2007 – 78,959 miles
  • 2006 – 71,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,779 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,779 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,779 miles
    Test number
    185166496002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass164,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,546 miles
    Test number
    600963216045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,546 miles (+1,689)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,546 miles
    Test number
    275447197073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass162,857 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,857 miles
    Test number
    499462718404
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspention warning light on

  5. Fail162,857 miles (+2,015)3 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,857 miles
    Test number
    214692301927
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspention warning light on

  6. Pass160,842 miles (+7,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,842 miles
    Test number
    894395189512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass153,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,226 miles
    Test number
    293293683072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,225 miles (+10,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,225 miles
    Test number
    415250224595
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,984 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,984 miles
    Test number
    671745156086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass140,205 miles (+97)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    919281505253
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f orange marker light inop
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  11. Fail140,108 miles (+6,268)1 dangerous1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    238878195474
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteN/s/f orange marker light inop
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  12. Pass133,840 miles (+4,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    109249094183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspect high level brake light disconnected

  13. Pass129,658 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    265964024099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,713 miles (+7,658)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,713 miles
    Test number
    736786733020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have sidewall cracks
    • NoteCannot see all of the brake pipes ,most to rear run along the top of chassie
    • NoteSlight pull to n/s when braking(found on brake test)

  15. Fail115,055 miles1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    215498232071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative?
    • NoteNearside front brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear axle bump stop missing
    • NoteService brake pedal travel a bit long
    • NoteSlight play steering box area?
    • NoteTop of engine looks wet at offside rear

  16. Pass115,055 miles (+7,898)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    657258532023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative?
    • NoteNearside front brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear axle bump stop missing
    • NoteService brake pedal travel a bit long
    • NoteSlight play steering box area?
    • NoteTop of engine looks wet at offside rear

  17. Pass107,157 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    919869331083
    • NoteFront brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteNearside front amber marker light is inoperative
    • NoteNearside rear axle bump stop is missing
    • NoteOffside rear of engine around fuel regulator area oiley, cannot pinpoint a leak
    • NoteRear prop shaft guibo joint is cracking
    • NoteStone chips in front windscreen

  18. Fail107,157 miles (+9,696)7 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    328989831007
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteFront brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteNearside front amber marker light is inoperative
    • NoteNearside rear axle bump stop is missing
    • NoteOffside rear of engine around fuel regulator area oiley, cannot pinpoint a leak
    • NoteParking brake efficiency seems very low
    • NoteRear prop shaft guibo joint is cracking
    • NoteStone chips in front windscreen

  19. Pass97,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    142292840442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,461 miles (+4,941)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    102410140054
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre soft
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  21. Pass92,520 miles (+6,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    123837499044
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass86,018 miles (+7,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    943229598036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel filter housing/assembly looks damp, may have slight leak.

  23. Pass78,959 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    112762997477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    524779186056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 SHC

Does T561 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 SHC expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 SHC?
The MOT on T561 SHC expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 SHC done?
T561 SHC was recorded at 165,779 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has T561 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 SHC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T561 SHC 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 T561 SHC find?
T561 SHC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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