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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T855 VEUMOT history

T855 VEU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,877 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 VEU
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 VEU was last recorded at 145,877 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,859 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,877 miles
  • 2025 – 144,952 miles
  • 2024 – 143,920 miles
  • 2023 – 142,574 miles
  • 2022 – 141,182 miles
  • 2021 – 138,536 miles
  • 2020 – 135,925 miles
  • 2019 – 133,495 miles
  • 2018 – 130,864 miles
  • 2017 – 127,771 miles
  • 2016 – 122,986 miles
  • 2015 – 118,966 miles
  • 2014 – 113,892 miles
  • 2013 – 107,473 miles
  • 2012 – 101,468 miles
  • 2011 – 94,929 miles
  • 2010 – 87,517 miles
  • 2009 – 80,282 miles
  • 2008 – 71,790 miles
  • 2007 – 61,682 miles
  • 2006 – 51,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,877 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,877 miles
    Test number
    637520312339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail145,859 miles (+907)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,859 miles
    Test number
    252188287821
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount has corrosion on outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill has corrosion near body mount
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,952 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,952 miles
    Test number
    247856091167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail144,927 miles (+1,007)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    197706316644
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass143,920 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,920 miles
    Test number
    188410651060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    774587833015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,574 miles (+1,392)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    183681234691
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass141,182 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,182 miles
    Test number
    299436601013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,181 miles (+2,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,181 miles
    Test number
    826676571655
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,536 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,536 miles
    Test number
    850647119005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,925 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,925 miles
    Test number
    287661635611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,495 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    601991911209
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    195855549908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,864 miles (+3,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    491071746407
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass127,771 miles (+4,785)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    726013025536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ACE pipes corroded and weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  16. Pass122,986 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    696173071675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,910 miles (+3,944)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,910 miles
    Test number
    927931051326
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ace pipe showing sings of weepage
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryAll hydraulic (ace)pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis very rusty all over

  18. Pass118,966 miles (+8)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,966 miles
    Test number
    326760055071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops adrift
    • NoteSmoke emissions high, only just passed

  19. Fail118,958 miles (+5,066)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,958 miles
    Test number
    426915945030
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops adrift
    • NoteSmoke emissions high, only just passed

  20. Fail113,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    528599434069
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass113,892 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    998599634088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,473 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    539405443009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,468 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    235966642056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass94,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,929 miles
    Test number
    586066231029
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail94,929 miles (+7,412)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,929 miles
    Test number
    988886531080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass87,517 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    390052640096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,282 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    121376739038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,790 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    592502048027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    992318747099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,682 miles (+10,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    933148847052
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass51,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    934248846004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 VEU

Does T855 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T855 VEU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T855 VEU?
The MOT on T855 VEU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T855 VEU done?
T855 VEU was recorded at 145,877 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has T855 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 VEU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T855 VEU 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 T855 VEU find?
T855 VEU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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