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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T725 VUKMOT history

T725 VUK is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,583 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 VUK was last recorded at 144,583 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,555 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,583 miles
  • 2025 – 144,555 miles
  • 2024 – 142,344 miles
  • 2023 – 140,953 miles
  • 2022 – 139,450 miles
  • 2021 – 136,875 miles
  • 2019 – 135,269 miles
  • 2018 – 132,280 miles
  • 2017 – 127,883 miles
  • 2016 – 122,150 miles
  • 2015 – 116,883 miles
  • 2014 – 111,648 miles
  • 2013 – 104,806 miles
  • 2012 – 98,477 miles
  • 2011 – 89,374 miles
  • 2010 – 78,544 miles
  • 2009 – 70,238 miles
  • 2008 – 63,675 miles
  • 2007 – 53,019 miles
  • 2006 – 43,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,583 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,583 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    544360849221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,555 miles (+2,211)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    628595151783
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,344 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    216043554129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,306 miles (+1,353)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,306 miles
    Test number
    467285237741
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat back not locking in upright position (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,953 miles (+1,503)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,953 miles
    Test number
    177380934110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outrigger/ body mouning corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger/ body mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever mechanism worn
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    916053474816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,450 miles (+2,575)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    955709066892
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30 cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn loose / insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis with 30cm of shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,875 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    677850135129
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,875 miles (+1,606)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    497761955913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Torsion bar bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,269 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,269 miles
    Test number
    641655986509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass132,280 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,280 miles
    Test number
    698757774310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass127,883 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,883 miles
    Test number
    179510755778
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails. (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass122,150 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    965416393736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,883 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    893425200113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,648 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    468353654318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,806 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    288895823355
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass104,806 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    835965823344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,477 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    305321742382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChasssis and complete underside of vehicle covered in a thick layer of hard under seal therefore full assment of chassis and other areas is restructed (such as corrosion levels)
    • NoteCoolant leak and coolant level is low!
    • NoteSuspect small diesel leak from fuel regulator located at rear of cylinder head
    • NoteNearside front orange running light not working
    • NoteSteering UJ rubbing on coolant pipe!
    • NoteSteering box has a slight fluid leak

  19. Fail98,477 miles (+9,103)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    578931442371
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChasssis and complete underside of vehicle covered in a thick layer of hard under seal therefore full assment of chassis and other areas is restructed (such as corrosion levels)
    • NoteCoolant leak and coolant level is low!
    • NoteSuspect small diesel leak from fuel regulator located at rear of cylinder head
    • NoteNearside front orange running light not working
    • NoteSteering UJ rubbing on coolant pipe!
    • NoteSteering box has a slight fluid leak

  20. Pass89,374 miles (+10,830)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    989773021365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOff side front brake calliper dust seals split

  21. Pass78,544 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    474404230464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,525 miles (+8,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,525 miles
    Test number
    691921430366
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass70,238 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    300935839361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,237 miles (+6,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    890934439335
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass63,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,675 miles
    Test number
    231364038305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,671 miles (+10,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    334174438344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,019 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    313749537354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,983 miles (+9,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    771472237329
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  29. Pass43,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,588 miles
    Test number
    331982146270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T725 VUK

Does T725 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T725 VUK is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T725 VUK?
The MOT on T725 VUK is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T725 VUK done?
T725 VUK was recorded at 144,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has T725 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 VUK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T725 VUK 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 T725 VUK find?
T725 VUK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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