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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T56 YABMOT history

T56 YAB is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,633 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 YAB
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 YAB was last recorded at 151,633 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,624 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,633 miles
  • 2021 – 146,829 miles
  • 2020 – 142,097 miles
  • 2019 – 132,842 miles
  • 2017 – 127,916 miles
  • 2016 – 118,416 miles
  • 2015 – 113,399 miles
  • 2014 – 109,645 miles
  • 2013 – 107,881 miles
  • 2012 – 103,187 miles
  • 2011 – 98,833 miles
  • 2010 – 92,326 miles
  • 2009 – 87,665 miles
  • 2008 – 80,419 miles
  • 2007 – 66,532 miles
  • 2006 – 58,054 miles
  • 2005 – 49,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,633 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,633 miles
    Test number
    296329082197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail151,624 miles (+4,795)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,624 miles
    Test number
    420547409070
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,829 miles (+4,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,829 miles
    Test number
    288693695750
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  4. Pass142,097 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    358909547033
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront bolt on crossmember badly corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing
    • AdvisoryRear,rear row seats not fitted o/s+n/s
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion showing in places inc both front shocker turrets

  5. Fail142,097 miles (+9,255)6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    392680174963
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront bolt on crossmember badly corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing
    • AdvisoryRear,rear row seats not fitted o/s+n/s
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion showing in places inc both front shocker turrets

  6. Pass132,842 miles (+4,926)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    591142236120
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,916 miles (+9,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,916 miles
    Test number
    941657363572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass118,416 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    212278031637
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f track rod end

  9. Pass113,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    376624558057
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail113,389 miles (+3,744)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    596531354609
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass109,645 miles (+1,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    466364744398
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFuel filter canister corroding

  12. Pass107,881 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    619036633388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,187 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    435062372158
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass98,833 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    359431861163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    153286770119
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail92,326 miles (+4,661)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    120565070141
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail87,665 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    101282859147
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass87,665 miles (+7,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    410042359152
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass80,419 miles (+13,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    184693338173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,532 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    600715337103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,054 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    561652536100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2006
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    501252835120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 YAB

Does T56 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 YAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 YAB?
The MOT on T56 YAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 YAB done?
T56 YAB was recorded at 151,633 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has T56 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 YAB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 YAB 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 T56 YAB find?
T56 YAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner wing corroded, and 5 more.

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