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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T87 KGCMOT history

T87 KGC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,550 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 KGC was last recorded at 169,550 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,529 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,550 miles
  • 2025 – 162,242 miles
  • 2024 – 159,365 miles
  • 2023 – 158,826 miles
  • 2022 – 156,494 miles
  • 2020 – 154,297 miles
  • 2019 – 153,462 miles
  • 2018 – 149,262 miles
  • 2016 – 147,940 miles
  • 2015 – 145,406 miles
  • 2014 – 139,605 miles
  • 2012 – 137,640 miles
  • 2011 – 133,806 miles
  • 2010 – 126,091 miles
  • 2009 – 116,841 miles
  • 2008 – 108,959 miles
  • 2007 – 100,310 miles
  • 2006 – 92,455 miles
  • 2005 – 82,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,550 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced chassis mounting/floor area corroded...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,550 miles (+21)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,550 miles
    Test number
    821492465238
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail169,529 miles (+7,287)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,529 miles
    Test number
    722468396698
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster is broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass162,242 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,242 miles
    Test number
    710804913775
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced chassis mounting/floor area corroded... (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail162,241 miles (+2,876)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,241 miles
    Test number
    504998656693
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced chassis mounting/floor area corroded... (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass159,365 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,365 miles
    Test number
    667327970669
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/s and O/s springs have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from calliper to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from calliper to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/s and Os springs have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail159,360 miles (+534)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    205965743951
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/s and O/s springs have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from calliper to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from calliper to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/s and Os springs have general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,826 miles (+2,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,826 miles
    Test number
    277353739413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis rusted front to rear

  8. Pass156,494 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,494 miles
    Test number
    958242165600
    • AdvisorySurface rust on chassis front to rear

  9. Pass154,297 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,297 miles
    Test number
    496635161971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,227 miles (+765)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,227 miles
    Test number
    375731043526
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,462 miles (+4,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,462 miles
    Test number
    355224407020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis generally corroded

  12. Pass149,262 miles (+1,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    468084181972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass147,940 miles (+2,534)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,940 miles
    Test number
    622120471557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear section of chassis corroded

  14. Pass145,406 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,406 miles
    Test number
    417802445137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear inner/outer sill corroaded

  15. Fail145,380 miles (+5,775)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,380 miles
    Test number
    516742545151
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear inner/outer sill corroaded

  16. Pass139,605 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    398523344159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,640 miles (+12)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,640 miles
    Test number
    805892082293
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFont brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weekened
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play offside front wheel bearing

  18. Fail137,628 miles (+28)6 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,628 miles
    Test number
    846943972286
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s sill badly corroded/weakened
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded close to ABS pump
    • NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop missing
    • NoteO/s mirror loose
    • NoteRear propshaft rubber split

  19. Fail137,600 miles (+3,794)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    265799952264
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteO/s/r wheel arch temp repair whith filler
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f wheel hub

  20. Pass133,806 miles (+7,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    133,806 miles
    Test number
    309735651425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass126,091 miles (+9,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    162837750249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass116,841 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    116,841 miles
    Test number
    391967159257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass108,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    563924958296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail108,959 miles (+8,649)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    983984558287
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass100,310 miles (+7,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    294774117284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail92,455 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    172017706241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  27. Pass92,455 miles (+10,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    703877506243
    • 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)

  28. Pass82,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    800955615203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 KGC

Does T87 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 KGC is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 KGC?
The MOT on T87 KGC is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 KGC done?
T87 KGC was recorded at 169,550 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
Has T87 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 KGC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T87 KGC 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 T87 KGC find?
T87 KGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 235/70 16; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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