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Land Rover Discovery

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T871 BJWMOT history

T871 BJW is a purple diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 216,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
216,338 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 BJW was last recorded at 216,338 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,186 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
8,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,338 miles
  • 2025 – 210,022 miles
  • 2024 – 203,404 miles
  • 2023 – 196,551 miles
  • 2022 – 190,749 miles
  • 2021 – 178,154 miles
  • 2020 – 168,276 miles
  • 2019 – 156,222 miles
  • 2018 – 145,125 miles
  • 2017 – 134,490 miles
  • 2016 – 124,501 miles
  • 2015 – 115,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,338 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever reserve travel only just acceptableRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,338 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    216,338 miles
    Test number
    247675535525
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever reserve travel only just acceptable

  2. Fail216,186 miles (+6,164)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,186 miles
    Test number
    568176713392
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever reserve travel only just acceptable

  3. Pass210,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    210,022 miles
    Test number
    196603557611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,022 miles (+6,618)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,022 miles
    Test number
    477154005658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass203,404 miles (+127)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    203,404 miles
    Test number
    490717092162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail203,277 miles (+6,726)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,277 miles
    Test number
    492824939545
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass196,551 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    196,551 miles
    Test number
    244690621507
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seals, In danger of contaminating brake pads (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail196,441 miles (+5,692)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,441 miles
    Test number
    388419424940
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not extract (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seals, In danger of contaminating brake pads (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass190,749 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    190,749 miles
    Test number
    324511657134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail190,477 miles (+12,323)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,477 miles
    Test number
    700898800563
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,154 miles (+374)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,154 miles
    Test number
    902264102965
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail177,780 miles (+9,504)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,780 miles
    Test number
    554706701731
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass168,276 miles (+12,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    168,276 miles
    Test number
    307990577652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass156,222 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    156,222 miles
    Test number
    844983425678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,061 miles (+10,936)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,061 miles
    Test number
    271651703602
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass145,125 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,125 miles
    Test number
    830451886067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,490 miles (+9,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    832507660090
    • AdvisoryCracking in rear tyres

  18. Pass124,501 miles (+9,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,501 miles
    Test number
    209868688016
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre inner sidewall showing signs of deterioration

  19. Pass115,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    579275085088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,478 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    187444385060
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about T871 BJW

Does T871 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T871 BJW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T871 BJW?
The MOT on T871 BJW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T871 BJW done?
T871 BJW was recorded at 216,338 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,811 miles a year.
Has T871 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 BJW has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T871 BJW 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 T871 BJW find?
T871 BJW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; park brake lever reserve travel only just acceptable.

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