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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T959 LLDMOT history

T959 LLD is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,179 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 LLD
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 LLD was last recorded at 132,179 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,060 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,119 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,179 miles
  • 2025 – 129,060 miles
  • 2024 – 125,847 miles
  • 2023 – 122,859 miles
  • 2022 – 120,371 miles
  • 2021 – 117,463 miles
  • 2019 – 116,682 miles
  • 2017 – 113,759 miles
  • 2016 – 110,193 miles
  • 2015 – 108,027 miles
  • 2014 – 106,297 miles
  • 2013 – 104,165 miles
  • 2012 – 102,011 miles
  • 2011 – 99,293 miles
  • 2010 – 95,289 miles
  • 2009 – 91,239 miles
  • 2008 – 87,849 miles
  • 2007 – 84,338 miles
  • 2006 – 80,655 miles
  • 2005 – 68,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,179 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on steering arm appears to be misting but may be from engine oil ? (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front grease around ball joint
  • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat foam base is damaged and partly missing
  • AdvisoryVehicle previously treated on the underside and muddy recommend cleaning back and refreshing the treatment

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Filler neck big rubber pipe perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front shock lower bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,179 miles (+3,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,179 miles
    Test number
    166252914174
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on steering arm appears to be misting but may be from engine oil ? (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front grease around ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat foam base is damaged and partly missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle previously treated on the underside and muddy recommend cleaning back and refreshing the treatment

  2. Pass129,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    496608878644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery muddy on the underside

  3. Fail129,060 miles (+3,213)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    434547556801
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working switch at the brake pedal stuck (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery muddy on the underside

  4. Pass125,847 miles (+2,988)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    291774254278
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,859 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    996165940144
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been painted with a protective coating

  6. Pass120,371 miles (+2,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    917537810531
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,463 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    995034627214
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFiller neck big rubber pipe perished
    • AdvisoryFront shock lower bushes worn
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear body mountings and boot floor and sills and inner wings

  8. Fail117,461 miles (+779)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,461 miles
    Test number
    460805175758
    • DangerousParking brake jamming on
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to parking brake fault (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFiller neck big rubber pipe perished
    • AdvisoryFront shock lower bushes worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake jamming on
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear body mountings and boot floor and sills and inner wings

  9. Pass116,682 miles (+1,158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    603867323424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f body mounting on floor surface rust

  10. Pass115,524 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    707072956418
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,759 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,759 miles
    Test number
    578861515624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass110,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,208 miles
    Test number
    393427771298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,208 miles (+15)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,208 miles
    Test number
    988089073239
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arches (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail110,193 miles (+2,166)19 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    840702785221
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Leaking oil (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass108,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    936706058796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body Mount Out Rigger Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor Pan Corroded.

  16. Fail108,027 miles (+1,730)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    691560914625
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body Mount Out Rigger Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor Pan Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti Roll Link Rod Slight Movement
    • AdvisorySlight Movement Steering Box

  17. Pass106,297 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    379548154471
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass104,165 miles (+2,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    119806463246
    • NoteO/S/F Brake Pipe Union Connection To Flexable Brake Hose Corroded.

  19. Pass102,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    686795862274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,011 miles (+2,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    827513462273
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass99,293 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,293 miles
    Test number
    486842761213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,289 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    392090460498
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteRear prop shaft rear rubber coupling broken

  23. Fail95,289 miles (+4,050)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    522860060225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteRear prop shaft rear rubber coupling broken

  24. Pass91,239 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    473005569287
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteOil leak at transfer brake drum

  25. Fail91,239 miles (+3,390)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    223674069285
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteOil leak at transfer brake drum

  26. Pass87,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    391970578298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,849 miles (+3,511)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    224719868243
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass84,338 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    314074667246
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass80,655 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    270779966292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    320451415201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail68,673 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    834471515222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T959 LLD

Does T959 LLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T959 LLD is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T959 LLD?
The MOT on T959 LLD is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T959 LLD done?
T959 LLD was recorded at 132,179 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has T959 LLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 LLD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T959 LLD 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 T959 LLD find?
T959 LLD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil on steering arm appears to be misting but may be from engine oil ?; nearside front grease around ball joint, and 2 more.

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