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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T987 VAMMOT history

T987 VAM is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
235,802 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 VAM was last recorded at 235,802 miles on 3 May 2024, 4,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,105 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,697 miles
Average per year
8,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 235,802 miles
  • 2023 – 231,105 miles
  • 2022 – 224,363 miles
  • 2021 – 218,246 miles
  • 2019 – 210,381 miles
  • 2018 – 202,463 miles
  • 2017 – 195,309 miles
  • 2016 – 182,365 miles
  • 2015 – 170,261 miles
  • 2014 – 160,204 miles
  • 2013 – 146,538 miles
  • 2012 – 138,595 miles
  • 2011 – 125,834 miles
  • 2010 – 114,662 miles
  • 2009 – 105,003 miles
  • 2008 – 92,798 miles
  • 2007 – 83,686 miles
  • 2006 – 72,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,802 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,802 miles (+4,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    235,802 miles
    Test number
    685025681896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass231,105 miles (+6,742)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    231,105 miles
    Test number
    295988788462
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass224,363 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    224,363 miles
    Test number
    377985331420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass218,246 miles (+7,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,246 miles
    Test number
    645453544518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,381 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    210,381 miles
    Test number
    111866486977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,463 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    202,463 miles
    Test number
    556976926924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,309 miles (+12,944)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    195,309 miles
    Test number
    789760956573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    182,365 miles
    Test number
    292941343287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,365 miles (+12,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,365 miles
    Test number
    186031058907
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass170,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    170,261 miles
    Test number
    165902304402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail170,261 miles (+10,057)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,261 miles
    Test number
    614548695895
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass160,204 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    160,204 miles
    Test number
    977639454228
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail160,175 miles (+13,637)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,175 miles
    Test number
    195711144209
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass146,538 miles (+30)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    739708363174
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • Note20% unbalance in front brakes

  15. Fail146,508 miles (+7,913)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    889715663177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • Note20% unbalance in front brakes

  16. Pass138,595 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    537450862110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,518 miles (+12,684)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,518 miles
    Test number
    916542502147
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

  18. Pass125,834 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    598668581053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,662 miles (+9,659)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    221347490019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded but to be considered excessive

  20. Pass105,003 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    171118299463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,994 miles (+12,196)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    151453889419
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteScrew in N/S/F tyre

  22. Pass92,798 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    643212578013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    170677667490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,686 miles (+11,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    504547667097
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  25. Pass72,489 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    710479456070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,487 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    221005956039
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres getting close to limits

Questions about T987 VAM

Does T987 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 VAM expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 VAM?
The MOT on T987 VAM expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 VAM done?
T987 VAM was recorded at 235,802 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 8,979 miles a year.
Has T987 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 VAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T987 VAM 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 T987 VAM find?
T987 VAM passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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