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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

GVL 531MOT history

GVL 531 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

GVL 531 silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,846 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GVL 531
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GVL 531 was last recorded at 86,846 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,281 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,565 miles
Average per year
4,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,846 miles
  • 2025 – 85,281 miles
  • 2024 – 84,734 miles
  • 2023 – 83,468 miles
  • 2022 – 80,417 miles
  • 2021 – 73,999 miles
  • 2020 – 71,585 miles
  • 2019 – 66,184 miles
  • 2018 – 60,569 miles
  • 2017 – 54,189 miles
  • 2016 – 52,096 miles
  • 2015 – 46,265 miles
  • 2014 – 38,317 miles
  • 2013 – 27,950 miles
  • 2012 – 12,780 miles
  • 2011 – 11,780 miles
  • 2010 – 10,077 miles
  • 2009 – 7,553 miles
  • 2008 – 5,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,846 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone near nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has been properly under sealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,846 miles (+1,565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    334482582210
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone near nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has been properly under sealed
  2. Pass85,281 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    322108009269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,734 miles (+1,266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    185921475994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass83,468 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    237256683118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail83,464 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,464 miles
    Test number
    228529871903
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint from pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass80,417 miles (+6,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,417 miles
    Test number
    781673988656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass73,999 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    546918067378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,585 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    546860386581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,184 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    619319090668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,569 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    703455641902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,189 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    976519494822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,096 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    208453571083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,265 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    309476265183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,317 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    146161264188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,950 miles (+15,170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    388096173117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,780 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,780 miles
    Test number
    319254932000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,780 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,780 miles
    Test number
    516686631299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,077 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,077 miles
    Test number
    842009630246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,553 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,553 miles
    Test number
    590870449299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,961 miles
    Test number
    133485248262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GVL 531

What vehicle is registration GVL 531 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GVL 531 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2005. 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 GVL 531 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GVL 531 is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on GVL 531?
The MOT on GVL 531 is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GVL 531 done?
GVL 531 was recorded at 86,846 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
Has GVL 531 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GVL 531 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on GVL 531 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 GVL 531 find?
GVL 531 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone near nearside lower corner; vehicle chassis has been properly under sealed.

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