Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T287 VUKMOT history
T287 VUK is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 145,535 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T287 VUK
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T287 VUK was last recorded at 145,535 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,099 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,436 miles
- Average per year
- 3,845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,535 miles
- 2024 – 143,099 miles
- 2021 – 140,932 miles
- 2019 – 134,548 miles
- 2017 – 134,071 miles
- 2016 – 131,183 miles
- 2015 – 127,274 miles
- 2014 – 119,289 miles
- 2013 – 110,164 miles
- 2012 – 102,030 miles
- 2011 – 95,142 miles
- 2010 – 90,065 miles
- 2009 – 86,620 miles
- 2008 – 79,648 miles
- 2007 – 76,424 miles
- 2006 – 72,290 miles
- 2005 – 68,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,535 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated both metal pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,535 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 145,535 miles
- Test number
- 497670045064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,099 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 143,099 miles
- Test number
- 831522749922
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated both metal pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,095 miles (+2,163)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,095 miles
- Test number
- 259661584912
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling drop link broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking behind front wheel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated both metal pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,932 miles (+6,384)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,932 miles
- Test number
- 665204473397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,548 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 134,548 miles
- Test number
- 611955658066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail134,521 miles (+450)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,521 miles
- Test number
- 408261337181
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,071 miles (+2,888)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 134,071 miles
- Test number
- 164783351501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,183 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,183 miles
- Test number
- 110255970235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,274 miles (+7,985)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,274 miles
- Test number
- 820830282108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,289 miles (+9,125)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 119,289 miles
- Test number
- 859353524266
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,164 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,164 miles
- Test number
- 329290313208
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery light on
- NoteBoth front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
- NoteNearside front shocker lower bush slightly perished
- NoteOffside doorstep corroded
- NoteOffside front fog light inoperative
Fail110,164 miles (+8,134)2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,164 miles
- Test number
- 346340313287
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery light on
- NoteBoth front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
- NoteNearside front shocker lower bush slightly perished
- NoteOffside doorstep corroded
- NoteOffside front fog light inoperative
Pass102,030 miles (+6,888)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 102,030 miles
- Test number
- 877424832229
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth outersills and both chassis rails slightly corroded
- NoteOil around engine
- NoteSlght play in steering box
Pass95,142 miles (+5,077)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 95,142 miles
- Test number
- 926292961291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 90,065 miles
- Test number
- 960524770268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,065 miles (+3,445)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,065 miles
- Test number
- 324963170472
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteAdvise front discs worn
- NoteAdvise rear discs worn
Pass86,620 miles (+6,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 86,620 miles
- Test number
- 990054679289
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,648 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,648 miles
- Test number
- 284816258224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,424 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 76,424 miles
- Test number
- 933498167233
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass72,290 miles (+4,070)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,290 miles
- Test number
- 363052826489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,220 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 68,220 miles
- Test number
- 134276435236
- NotePropshaft defective
Questions about T287 VUK
- Does T287 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T287 VUK expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T287 VUK?
- The MOT on T287 VUK expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T287 VUK done?
- T287 VUK was recorded at 145,535 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
- Has T287 VUK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T287 VUK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T287 VUK 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 T287 VUK find?
- T287 VUK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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