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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T959 MABMOT history

T959 MAB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,664 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 MAB
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 MAB was last recorded at 177,664 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,145 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,519 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,664 miles
  • 2025 – 171,145 miles
  • 2024 – 168,756 miles
  • 2023 – 166,532 miles
  • 2022 – 164,333 miles
  • 2021 – 161,794 miles
  • 2013 – 153,295 miles
  • 2012 – 142,652 miles
  • 2011 – 132,474 miles
  • 2010 – 121,862 miles
  • 2009 – 114,023 miles
  • 2008 – 105,890 miles
  • 2007 – 96,582 miles
  • 2006 – 82,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,664 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,664 miles (+6,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    236187277223
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass171,145 miles (+2,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,145 miles
    Test number
    481485518576
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass168,756 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,756 miles
    Test number
    306656361716
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail168,756 miles (+2,224)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,756 miles
    Test number
    867069413129
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass166,532 miles (+2,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,532 miles
    Test number
    871768046762
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass164,333 miles (+2,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,333 miles
    Test number
    681322968216
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass161,794 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,794 miles
    Test number
    192285196935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,295 miles (+10,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,295 miles
    Test number
    649627583013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass142,652 miles (+10,178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,652 miles
    Test number
    899266682066
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass132,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    326451691007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,474 miles (+10,612)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    919320891080
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass121,862 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    112013680473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass114,023 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,023 miles
    Test number
    323387479000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,890 miles (+9,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    733200388066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail96,582 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    574525177043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass96,582 miles (+14,284)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    722365077070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    184749576036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,298 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    811859376024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T959 MAB

Does T959 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T959 MAB is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T959 MAB?
The MOT on T959 MAB is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T959 MAB done?
T959 MAB was recorded at 177,664 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has T959 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 MAB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T959 MAB 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 MAB find?
T959 MAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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