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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T83 ARUMOT history

T83 ARU is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 259,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
259,389 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 ARU
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 ARU was last recorded at 259,389 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,389 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,389 miles
  • 2024 – 253,066 miles
  • 2022 – 252,995 miles
  • 2021 – 239,800 miles
  • 2020 – 222,558 miles
  • 2019 – 204,918 miles
  • 2018 – 188,783 miles
  • 2017 – 175,958 miles
  • 2016 – 164,056 miles
  • 2015 – 149,056 miles
  • 2014 – 138,090 miles
  • 2013 – 128,873 miles
  • 2012 – 127,621 miles
  • 2011 – 113,574 miles
  • 2010 – 106,420 miles
  • 2009 – 103,128 miles
  • 2008 – 99,662 miles
  • 2007 – 96,596 miles
  • 2005 – 82,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,389 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides shock absorber towers.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,389 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    259,389 miles
    Test number
    477083006935
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail259,389 miles (+6,323)3 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,389 miles
    Test number
    514501555078
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass253,066 miles (+5)6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    253,066 miles
    Test number
    410622411094
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides shock absorber towers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear and nearside front trailing arm chassis bushes de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail253,061 miles (+66)9 major6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,061 miles
    Test number
    792881954665
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Regulator area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides shock absorber towers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear and nearside front trailing arm chassis bushes de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail252,995 miles (+13,195)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,995 miles
    Test number
    133254111308
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass239,800 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    239,800 miles
    Test number
    627632493042
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail239,800 miles (+17,242)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,800 miles
    Test number
    145867793367
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass222,558 miles (+17,640)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    222,558 miles
    Test number
    936938077440
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass204,918 miles (+16,135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    204,918 miles
    Test number
    617883787931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass188,783 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    188,783 miles
    Test number
    659823740433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail188,776 miles (+12,818)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,776 miles
    Test number
    560388501831
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass175,958 miles (+11,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,958 miles
    Test number
    901657563778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass164,056 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,056 miles
    Test number
    220841223417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,056 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,056 miles
    Test number
    349085765058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,939 miles (+10,849)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    577812665009
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass138,090 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,090 miles
    Test number
    205339174068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,083 miles (+9,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    808773274019
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass128,873 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    457442173045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass127,621 miles (+14,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,621 miles
    Test number
    619074552085
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass113,574 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    369059851004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,452 miles (+7,032)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,452 miles
    Test number
    229265851011
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  22. Pass106,420 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    601245870072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,128 miles
    Test number
    291885959198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,126 miles (+3,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    201207649407
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass99,662 miles (+3,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,662 miles
    Test number
    182425958118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass96,596 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    502390077197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    811507075286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 ARU

Does T83 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 ARU expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 ARU?
The MOT on T83 ARU expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 ARU done?
T83 ARU was recorded at 259,389 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 9,088 miles a year.
Has T83 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 ARU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T83 ARU 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 T83 ARU find?
T83 ARU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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