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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T983 MABMOT history

T983 MAB is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
198,087 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 MAB was last recorded at 198,087 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,699 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,388 miles
Average per year
6,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,087 miles
  • 2025 – 193,699 miles
  • 2024 – 188,478 miles
  • 2023 – 180,778 miles
  • 2022 – 173,411 miles
  • 2021 – 170,570 miles
  • 2020 – 166,399 miles
  • 2019 – 161,624 miles
  • 2018 – 157,568 miles
  • 2017 – 153,740 miles
  • 2016 – 149,499 miles
  • 2015 – 145,313 miles
  • 2014 – 140,373 miles
  • 2013 – 133,981 miles
  • 2012 – 125,504 miles
  • 2011 – 117,306 miles
  • 2010 – 108,715 miles
  • 2009 – 98,302 miles
  • 2008 – 91,020 miles
  • 2007 – 83,534 miles
  • 2006 – 75,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,087 miles
  • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake modulator to rear flexi at front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,087 miles (+4,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    198,087 miles
    Test number
    524194826584
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  2. Pass193,699 miles (+5,221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,699 miles
    Test number
    968348692513
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,478 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    188,478 miles
    Test number
    858847815390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,778 miles
    Test number
    899004162340
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail180,778 miles (+7,367)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,778 miles
    Test number
    647652829717
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass173,411 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    396600302977
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass170,570 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,570 miles
    Test number
    984547032152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake modulator to rear flexi at front (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail170,569 miles (+4,170)15 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,569 miles
    Test number
    291610348879
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by upper rear shock mount and behind rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by upper rear shock mount and behind rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake modulator to rear flexi at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass166,399 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,399 miles
    Test number
    136559303384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,624 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    607793813004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    424607734236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,568 miles (+3,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    240127624756
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  13. Pass153,740 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,740 miles
    Test number
    788899479403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,499 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,499 miles
    Test number
    820391126512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,313 miles
    Test number
    346342875006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,311 miles (+4,938)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    256982675086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass140,373 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,373 miles
    Test number
    198830774454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail140,249 miles (+6,268)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,249 miles
    Test number
    357772264056
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass133,981 miles (+8,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,981 miles
    Test number
    706623863029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass125,504 miles (+8,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    229498662020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail117,306 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    187703171494
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass117,306 miles (+8,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    696343871083
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass108,715 miles (+10,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    131547770014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass98,302 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,302 miles
    Test number
    364637679058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,020 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    582150688094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,534 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    304986067016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    840556866004
    • 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 T983 MAB

Does T983 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T983 MAB is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T983 MAB?
The MOT on T983 MAB is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T983 MAB done?
T983 MAB was recorded at 198,087 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,072 miles a year.
Has T983 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 MAB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T983 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 T983 MAB find?
T983 MAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: inner sills corroded.

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