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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T987 VEVMOT history

T987 VEV is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,660 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 VEV was last recorded at 163,660 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,888 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,772 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,660 miles
  • 2024 – 161,888 miles
  • 2023 – 160,259 miles
  • 2022 – 158,399 miles
  • 2021 – 156,480 miles
  • 2020 – 154,188 miles
  • 2019 – 151,506 miles
  • 2018 – 148,104 miles
  • 2017 – 146,001 miles
  • 2016 – 140,919 miles
  • 2015 – 134,369 miles
  • 2014 – 127,797 miles
  • 2013 – 120,757 miles
  • 2012 – 115,088 miles
  • 2011 – 109,089 miles
  • 2010 – 103,465 miles
  • 2009 – 98,094 miles
  • 2008 – 92,427 miles
  • 2007 – 84,689 miles
  • 2006 – 77,058 miles
  • 2005 – 65,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,660 miles
  • AdvisoryRear both rear chassis members showing signs of corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,660 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,660 miles
    Test number
    129506574434
    • AdvisoryRear both rear chassis members showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass161,888 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,888 miles
    Test number
    309832674817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis has signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis has signs of corrosion

  3. Pass160,259 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,259 miles
    Test number
    861606757752
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass158,399 miles (+1,919)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,399 miles
    Test number
    282314633255
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel via bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,480 miles (+2,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,480 miles
    Test number
    329705475480
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belts not checked as vehicle loaded

  6. Pass154,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,188 miles
    Test number
    658258886659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,188 miles (+2,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,188 miles
    Test number
    207029159881
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass151,506 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    185200038373
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,104 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,104 miles
    Test number
    485337754006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,001 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    464932463683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,919 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    420483760783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,369 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    861881675671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,329 miles (+6,532)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,329 miles
    Test number
    354145046051
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear poor effort

  14. Pass127,797 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,797 miles
    Test number
    195679104390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,757 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    709990413387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,088 miles (+5,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    416742012487
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass109,089 miles (+5,624)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,089 miles
    Test number
    629121911367
    • NoteNearside front aditional lighting not working
    • NoteNearside front axle oil leak
    • NoteNearside front headlamp washer incomplete
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,465 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    574883010310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    172493899246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,080 miles (+5,653)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    962663299268
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass92,427 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    910635698287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,689 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,689 miles
    Test number
    770670267206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,058 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    393758666423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    253714955137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 VEV

Does T987 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T987 VEV is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T987 VEV?
The MOT on T987 VEV is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T987 VEV done?
T987 VEV was recorded at 163,660 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has T987 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 VEV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T987 VEV 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 VEV find?
T987 VEV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear both rear chassis members showing signs of corrosion.

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