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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T961 MABMOT history

T961 MAB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
94,417 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 MAB was last recorded at 94,417 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 3,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,076 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,341 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,417 miles
  • 2023 – 91,076 miles
  • 2022 – 88,080 miles
  • 2021 – 82,843 miles
  • 2020 – 82,373 miles
  • 2019 – 81,973 miles
  • 2018 – 80,955 miles
  • 2016 – 76,134 miles
  • 2015 – 70,936 miles
  • 2014 – 67,065 miles
  • 2013 – 62,613 miles
  • 2012 – 53,583 miles
  • 2011 – 47,936 miles
  • 2010 – 45,450 miles
  • 2009 – 42,898 miles
  • 2008 – 41,519 miles
  • 2007 – 38,318 miles
  • 2006 – 36,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear flange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills and arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,417 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,417 miles
    Test number
    269705191787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,076 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    427214111968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass88,080 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    933815690992
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,078 miles (+19)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    365809434541
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,059 miles (+5,216)2 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    131153265689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner & Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged In wheel arch wiring broken at plug (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Needs clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS Sills & Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass82,843 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    518572572145
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF & NSF Inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail82,752 miles (+379)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    605606686920
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint creaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight fluid leak

  8. Pass82,373 miles (+400)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    547926801165
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank guard /support rusted
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange rusted

  9. Pass81,973 miles (+1,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    595338934513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass80,955 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    718965341800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    148594709584
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  12. Fail76,134 miles (+5,198)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    641467607645
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  13. Pass70,936 miles (+3,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,936 miles
    Test number
    247323985050
    • NoteChassis rusty

  14. Pass67,065 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    865579264068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass62,613 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    175989993044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,594 miles (+9,011)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,594 miles
    Test number
    325832293061
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass53,583 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    225801762027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass47,936 miles (+2,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    207684751080
    • NoteChassis showing corrosion especialy rear chassis area
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  19. Pass45,450 miles (+2,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    980845270076
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  20. Pass42,898 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    142234489449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,519 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    662243478095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,318 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,318 miles
    Test number
    171256767082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass36,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    321826976035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 MAB

Does T961 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 MAB expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 MAB?
The MOT on T961 MAB expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 MAB done?
T961 MAB was recorded at 94,417 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has T961 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 MAB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T961 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 T961 MAB find?
T961 MAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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