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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T603 VAMMOT history

T603 VAM is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
197,907 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T603 VAM
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T603 VAM was last recorded at 197,907 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 1,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,314 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,593 miles
Average per year
5,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,907 miles
  • 2024 – 196,314 miles
  • 2020 – 189,294 miles
  • 2019 – 180,141 miles
  • 2018 – 176,897 miles
  • 2017 – 173,528 miles
  • 2016 – 167,584 miles
  • 2015 – 161,033 miles
  • 2014 – 152,529 miles
  • 2013 – 142,930 miles
  • 2012 – 135,346 miles
  • 2011 – 127,816 miles
  • 2010 – 120,612 miles
  • 2009 – 113,710 miles
  • 2008 – 108,877 miles
  • 2007 – 102,451 miles
  • 2006 – 95,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,907 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed under fusebox o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj to front axel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,907 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    197,907 miles
    Test number
    818553809614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,314 miles (+7,020)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,314 miles
    Test number
    840792363303
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass189,294 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,294 miles
    Test number
    467887832182
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed under fusebox o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj to front axel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail189,294 miles (+9,153)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,294 miles
    Test number
    918821214031
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed under fusebox o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj to front axel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass180,141 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,141 miles
    Test number
    187374557908
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail180,141 miles (+3,244)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,141 miles
    Test number
    860862374819
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass176,897 miles (+3,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    176,897 miles
    Test number
    946486242409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass173,528 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    173,528 miles
    Test number
    845003650065
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Pass167,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    493484613954
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail167,584 miles (+6,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    694508898535
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass161,033 miles (+8,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,033 miles
    Test number
    239099555414
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass152,529 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,529 miles
    Test number
    638631444173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail152,529 miles (+9,599)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,529 miles
    Test number
    939301044151
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail142,930 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,930 miles
    Test number
    375708843131
    • Repaired at testOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  15. Pass142,930 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    142,930 miles
    Test number
    817668443104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,346 miles (+7,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,346 miles
    Test number
    145698752104
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass127,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    265784151188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,816 miles (+7,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    645144251141
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass120,612 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,612 miles
    Test number
    921582150155
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass113,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,710 miles
    Test number
    941877049195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,710 miles (+4,833)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,710 miles
    Test number
    681607149130
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass108,877 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    272369748444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,451 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    824092167104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,126 miles
    Test number
    302622456138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T603 VAM

Does T603 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T603 VAM expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T603 VAM?
The MOT on T603 VAM expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T603 VAM done?
T603 VAM was recorded at 197,907 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
Has T603 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T603 VAM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T603 VAM 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 T603 VAM find?
T603 VAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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