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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

TKU 985MOT history

TKU 985 is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,716 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TKU 985
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TKU 985 was last recorded at 139,716 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2009: 45,884 miles, lower than 45,888 miles on 20 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,059 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,657 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,716 miles
  • 2025 – 135,059 miles
  • 2024 – 128,491 miles
  • 2023 – 124,988 miles
  • 2022 – 121,000 miles
  • 2021 – 117,773 miles
  • 2020 – 114,908 miles
  • 2019 – 110,176 miles
  • 2018 – 104,393 miles
  • 2017 – 93,380 miles
  • 2016 – 83,323 miles
  • 2015 – 73,487 miles
  • 2014 – 71,817 miles
  • 2013 – 67,650 miles
  • 2012 – 63,027 miles
  • 2011 – 56,151 miles
  • 2010 – 50,830 miles
  • 2009 – 45,884 miles
  • 2008 – 41,592 miles
  • 2007 – 34,189 miles
  • 2006 – 24,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,716 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,716 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,716 miles
    Test number
    277246135915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,059 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    497382116009
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,625 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,625 miles
    Test number
    778511210613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail132,591 miles (+4,100)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,591 miles
    Test number
    916661225701
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass128,491 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    882279322805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towing hook (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass124,988 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,988 miles
    Test number
    198356471192
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,898 miles (+3,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    270646537000
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,000 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    991675004612
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail121,000 miles (+3,227)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    887755342089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass117,773 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    217121550057
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,908 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    188039657128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,176 miles (+5,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,176 miles
    Test number
    285825272629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,393 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    128812670533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,380 miles (+10,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    847672494142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,323 miles (+9,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    500245164465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass73,487 miles (+1,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    429140435020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    758160654134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,817 miles (+4,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    738009144163
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass67,650 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    988211443158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    249756242401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,027 miles (+6,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    437625242186
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass56,151 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    959651251102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,830 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    892408330153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,884 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    640481049192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,888 miles (+4,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    220280749176
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  26. Pass41,592 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,592 miles
    Test number
    734129248189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,189 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    853333347117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,933 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,933 miles
    Test number
    402603446111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front , nearside front + nearside rear tyres all have nails in treads.

  29. Pass24,933 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,933 miles
    Test number
    823123846102
    • NoteOffside front , nearside front + nearside rear tyres all have nails in treads.

Questions about TKU 985

What vehicle is registration TKU 985 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TKU 985 on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TKU 985 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TKU 985 is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on TKU 985?
The MOT on TKU 985 is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TKU 985 done?
TKU 985 was recorded at 139,716 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has TKU 985 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TKU 985 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on TKU 985 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TKU 985 find?
TKU 985 passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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