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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T566 ROFMOT history

T566 ROF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 249,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
249,026 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T566 ROF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T566 ROF was last recorded at 249,026 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,018 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,026 miles
  • 2024 – 227,219 miles
  • 2022 – 213,504 miles
  • 2021 – 190,840 miles
  • 2020 – 188,316 miles
  • 2019 – 188,312 miles
  • 2018 – 181,798 miles
  • 2017 – 177,829 miles
  • 2016 – 170,775 miles
  • 2015 – 161,866 miles
  • 2014 – 147,188 miles
  • 2013 – 132,860 miles
  • 2012 – 124,819 miles
  • 2011 – 117,971 miles
  • 2010 – 110,097 miles
  • 2009 – 101,624 miles
  • 2008 – 94,103 miles
  • 2007 – 85,837 miles
  • 2006 – 75,313 miles
  • 2005 – 60,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,026 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,026 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    249,026 miles
    Test number
    272337403203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail249,018 miles (+21,799)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,018 miles
    Test number
    166363610303
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,219 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    227,219 miles
    Test number
    150398336574
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Fail227,209 miles (+13,705)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,209 miles
    Test number
    291680250263
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass213,504 miles (+22,664)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,504 miles
    Test number
    395214080170
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper deteriorated (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass190,840 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,840 miles
    Test number
    545345750477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,839 miles (+2,523)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,839 miles
    Test number
    840241240636
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass188,316 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,316 miles
    Test number
    295915235562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail188,312 miles (+6,514)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,312 miles
    Test number
    660092773255
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm towbar mounting Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm tow bar mounting Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass181,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    181,798 miles
    Test number
    336598686646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail181,797 miles (+3,968)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,797 miles
    Test number
    864400227379
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass177,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    177,829 miles
    Test number
    185327095297
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail177,829 miles (+7,054)4 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,829 miles
    Test number
    996612397484
    • DangerousCentral Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed back and front in front of fuel tank (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass170,775 miles (+8,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    170,775 miles
    Test number
    474391319795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/r chassis leg not prescribed area

  15. Pass161,866 miles (+14,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,866 miles
    Test number
    334001181836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSIONBUMP STOPS MISSING

  16. Pass147,188 miles (+14,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,188 miles
    Test number
    915518634264
    • NoteSlight corrosion both rear chassie legs

  17. Pass132,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    768060623279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,860 miles (+8,041)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    886120023273
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass124,819 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    338586012451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail124,810 miles (+6,839)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,810 miles
    Test number
    345629002272
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass117,971 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    408925111221
    • NoteBoth Rear Discs Worn & Under-Cut.
    • NoteMovement N/S/R Anti-roll Bar Link Rod, Top Ball Joint.

  22. Fail117,971 miles (+7,874)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    675635511249
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth Rear Discs Worn & Under-Cut.
    • NoteMovement N/S/R Anti-roll Bar Link Rod, Top Ball Joint.

  23. Pass110,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    891125210245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,097 miles (+8,473)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    380929800245
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front corner side light marker inop
    • NoteRear of rocker cover leaking oil

  25. Pass101,624 miles (+29)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    343699909420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front lower shock-absorber mount's showing sign's of wear.
    • NoteN/S/R Bump stop missing.

  26. Fail101,595 miles (+7,492)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    731668509205
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front lower shock-absorber mount's showing sign's of wear.
    • NoteN/S/R Bump stop missing.

  27. Pass94,103 miles (+8,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    962965618235
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/rear axle bump stop missing

  28. Pass85,837 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    342978117415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,761 miles (+10,448)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    402795017276
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leaking from rear of engine.

  30. Pass75,313 miles (+15,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    363924416235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass60,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    403791105233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T566 ROF

Does T566 ROF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T566 ROF expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T566 ROF?
The MOT on T566 ROF expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T566 ROF done?
T566 ROF was recorded at 249,026 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 9,438 miles a year.
Has T566 ROF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T566 ROF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T566 ROF 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 T566 ROF find?
T566 ROF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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