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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2000 · 2,487 cc

V48 GWBMOT history

V48 GWB is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 224,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V48 GWB gold Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
224,557 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 GWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 GWB was last recorded at 224,557 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,300 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,257 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,557 miles
  • 2024 – 221,300 miles
  • 2023 – 216,210 miles
  • 2022 – 212,769 miles
  • 2021 – 206,727 miles
  • 2018 – 188,454 miles
  • 2017 – 182,457 miles
  • 2016 – 177,260 miles
  • 2015 – 170,997 miles
  • 2014 – 160,971 miles
  • 2013 – 141,012 miles
  • 2012 – 135,325 miles
  • 2011 – 132,089 miles
  • 2010 – 127,454 miles
  • 2009 – 121,307 miles
  • 2008 – 115,586 miles
  • 2007 – 108,834 miles
  • 2006 – 100,164 miles
  • 2005 – 90,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,557 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak from back of near side front wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,557 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    224,557 miles
    Test number
    171763879944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,300 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    221,300 miles
    Test number
    364615334894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,210 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,210 miles
    Test number
    749260727833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,769 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,769 miles
    Test number
    137733483249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,727 miles (+18,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,727 miles
    Test number
    905228319870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass188,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,454 miles
    Test number
    714261369072
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from back of near side front wheel

  7. Fail188,454 miles (+5,997)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,454 miles
    Test number
    319968403670
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from back of near side front wheel

  8. Pass182,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    182,457 miles
    Test number
    684909845216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail182,457 miles (+5,197)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,457 miles
    Test number
    229442345650
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass177,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    177,260 miles
    Test number
    707359514544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing deteriorating

  11. Fail177,260 miles (+6,263)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,260 miles
    Test number
    379937398330
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade deteiorating

  12. Pass170,997 miles (+10,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    170,997 miles
    Test number
    639815315029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass160,971 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    160,971 miles
    Test number
    138781224086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail160,970 miles (+19,958)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,970 miles
    Test number
    117960024053
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass141,012 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,012 miles
    Test number
    877504903083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight weep to anti roll system

  16. Fail141,006 miles (+5,681)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    987723703033
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight weep to anti roll system

  17. Pass135,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    135,325 miles
    Test number
    717445642097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail135,324 miles (+3,235)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,324 miles
    Test number
    107935742075
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass132,089 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    455968041055
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front windscreen wipers smearing screen
    • NoteFront lower crossmember/bumper support excessively corroded and holed

  20. Fail132,086 miles (+4,632)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,086 miles
    Test number
    648241541049
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front windscreen wipers smearing screen
    • NoteFront lower crossmember/bumper support excessively corroded and holed

  21. Pass127,454 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    692379830052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,441 miles (+6,134)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    892624830057
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass121,307 miles (+5,721)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,307 miles
    Test number
    434464139006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass115,586 miles (+6,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    301295228022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass108,834 miles (+8,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,834 miles
    Test number
    370391037049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass100,164 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,164 miles
    Test number
    351079736014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail100,163 miles (+9,867)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    711846026054
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass90,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    833120935150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 GWB

Does V48 GWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 GWB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 GWB?
The MOT on V48 GWB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 GWB done?
V48 GWB was recorded at 224,557 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has V48 GWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 GWB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V48 GWB 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 V48 GWB find?
V48 GWB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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