
Land Rover Discovery
Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V73 GCWMOT history
V73 GCW is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 196,330 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 GCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 GCW was last recorded at 196,330 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 196,124 miles · 22 Jan 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 206 miles
- Average per year
- 6,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 196,330 miles
- 2019 – 196,124 miles
- 2018 – 196,112 miles
- 2017 – 194,913 miles
- 2016 – 192,537 miles
- 2015 – 185,332 miles
- 2014 – 176,526 miles
- 2013 – 167,624 miles
- 2012 – 160,593 miles
- 2011 – 148,566 miles
- 2009 – 136,158 miles
- 2008 – 124,938 miles
- 2007 – 110,824 miles
- 2006 – 94,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,330 miles (+206)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 196,330 miles
- Test number
- 417013143327
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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))
Pass196,124 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 196,124 miles
- Test number
- 849486138359
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,112 miles (+1,199)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,112 miles
- Test number
- 411632451139
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead area around the body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger/body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead area around the body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,913 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 194,913 miles
- Test number
- 257954953074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,713 miles (+2,176)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,713 miles
- Test number
- 816434691990
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasie (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasie (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Pass192,537 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 192,537 miles
- Test number
- 847549783593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Fail192,526 miles (+7,194)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,526 miles
- Test number
- 154467966408
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Pass185,332 miles (+133)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 185,332 miles
- Test number
- 509543285133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail185,199 miles (+8,673)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,199 miles
- Test number
- 116904675153
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass176,526 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 176,526 miles
- Test number
- 257761774176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,518 miles (+8,894)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,518 miles
- Test number
- 238750974443
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass167,624 miles (+92)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 167,624 miles
- Test number
- 208868963118
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail167,532 miles (+6,939)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,532 miles
- Test number
- 396915663176
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass160,593 miles (+141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 160,593 miles
- Test number
- 385575762194
- NoteRear axle bump stops missing
Fail160,452 miles (+11,886)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,452 miles
- Test number
- 447041162104
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear axle bump stops missing
Fail148,566 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,566 miles
- Test number
- 188665551157
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass148,566 miles (+12,408)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 148,566 miles
- Test number
- 928755751108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,158 miles (+11,220)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 136,158 miles
- Test number
- 533837159385
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGrinding noise when steering turned lock to lock
Pass124,938 miles (+14,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 124,938 miles
- Test number
- 274567458385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass110,824 miles (+16,747)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 110,824 miles
- Test number
- 721705557382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 94,077 miles
- Test number
- 890346156356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V73 GCW
- Does V73 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V73 GCW expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V73 GCW?
- The MOT on V73 GCW expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V73 GCW done?
- V73 GCW was recorded at 196,330 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
- Has V73 GCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 GCW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on V73 GCW 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 V73 GCW find?
- V73 GCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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