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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T857 VVXMOT history

T857 VVX is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
165,172 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T857 VVX was last recorded at 165,172 miles on 9 May 2026, 2,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,235 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,937 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,172 miles
  • 2025 – 162,235 miles
  • 2024 – 157,340 miles
  • 2023 – 153,725 miles
  • 2022 – 147,001 miles
  • 2020 – 142,900 miles
  • 2019 – 136,610 miles
  • 2016 – 134,372 miles
  • 2015 – 127,310 miles
  • 2014 – 119,250 miles
  • 2013 – 110,837 miles
  • 2012 – 104,499 miles
  • 2011 – 96,666 miles
  • 2010 – 86,437 miles
  • 2009 – 72,516 miles
  • 2008 – 60,011 miles
  • 2007 – 46,969 miles
  • 2006 – 35,002 miles
  • 2005 – 24,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,172 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front prop uj is worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All brake discs are slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,172 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,172 miles
    Test number
    781079938626
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,235 miles (+4,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,235 miles
    Test number
    940635936980
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,340 miles (+3,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,340 miles
    Test number
    370141851189
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass153,725 miles (+6,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,725 miles
    Test number
    875158880941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,001 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,001 miles
    Test number
    591957827014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,900 miles (+6,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,900 miles
    Test number
    351067528995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,610 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,610 miles
    Test number
    822636632147
    • AdvisoryFront prop uj is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCracking to all tyres
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail136,602 miles (+2,230)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,602 miles
    Test number
    266518301152
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop uj is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCracking to all tyres
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass134,372 miles (+7,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,372 miles
    Test number
    893881247088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass127,310 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,310 miles
    Test number
    435205325294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail127,251 miles (+8,001)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    147123125233
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail119,250 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    149314624202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass119,250 miles (+8,413)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    455244524278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass110,837 miles (+6,338)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    256819473131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass104,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,499 miles
    Test number
    498541672145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,497 miles (+7,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,497 miles
    Test number
    487501572171
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass96,666 miles (+10,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,666 miles
    Test number
    338253471149
    • NotePlease note that both sides front brake pads appear worn low.

  18. Pass86,437 miles (+13,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    551860300284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,516 miles (+12,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    384684379123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,011 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    304906588182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,833 miles (+12,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    241884088472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass46,969 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    230132877445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,002 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    832937276191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,283 miles
    Test number
    264959295494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T857 VVX

Does T857 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T857 VVX is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T857 VVX?
The MOT on T857 VVX is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T857 VVX done?
T857 VVX was recorded at 165,172 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has T857 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 VVX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T857 VVX 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 T857 VVX find?
T857 VVX passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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