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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T563 HFCMOT history

T563 HFC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,616 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T563 HFC
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
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T563 HFC was last recorded at 143,616 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,613 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,616 miles
  • 2025 – 140,285 miles
  • 2024 – 136,628 miles
  • 2023 – 133,321 miles
  • 2021 – 129,669 miles
  • 2020 – 128,640 miles
  • 2019 – 128,022 miles
  • 2018 – 126,847 miles
  • 2017 – 125,141 miles
  • 2016 – 118,472 miles
  • 2015 – 116,418 miles
  • 2014 – 114,732 miles
  • 2013 – 111,069 miles
  • 2012 – 108,793 miles
  • 2009 – 97,331 miles
  • 2008 – 84,715 miles
  • 2007 – 73,189 miles
  • 2006 – 60,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,616 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle watts linkage bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,616 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,616 miles
    Test number
    800964497528
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle watts linkage bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,613 miles (+3,328)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,613 miles
    Test number
    914669315280
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working intermittent operation (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle watts linkage bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,285 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,285 miles
    Test number
    708852835693
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail140,262 miles (+3,634)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,262 miles
    Test number
    271270508163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass136,628 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    169811111339
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail136,628 miles (+3,307)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    610103909357
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass133,321 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    273790097060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail133,319 miles (+3,650)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,319 miles
    Test number
    512575544983
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass129,669 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,669 miles
    Test number
    737262154711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle stabiliser bushes worn

  10. Pass128,640 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,640 miles
    Test number
    750365709149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,629 miles (+607)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    770293711357
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,022 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    147065743502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,847 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,847 miles
    Test number
    727804228486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,141 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    757459117787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,286 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    863433654523
    • AdvisoryVehicle is well undersealed under the vehicle

  16. Pass118,472 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    197341706606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,418 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    708543675089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,732 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    166728884040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,069 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    795172383041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,793 miles (+11,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    318825592074
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  21. Pass97,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    133247029023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,331 miles (+12,616)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    574757929038
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp in-op

  23. Pass84,715 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    810035218040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,189 miles (+12,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    460773947072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,634 miles
    Test number
    321933986035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T563 HFC

Does T563 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T563 HFC is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T563 HFC?
The MOT on T563 HFC is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T563 HFC done?
T563 HFC was recorded at 143,616 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has T563 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T563 HFC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T563 HFC 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 T563 HFC find?
T563 HFC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle watts linkage bushes deteriorated.

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