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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V79 GCWMOT history

V79 GCW is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

V79 GCW green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
176,426 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 GCW
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
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 GCW was last recorded at 176,426 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 8,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,521 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,905 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,426 miles
  • 2021 – 167,521 miles
  • 2020 – 166,735 miles
  • 2019 – 163,705 miles
  • 2018 – 157,454 miles
  • 2017 – 146,675 miles
  • 2016 – 137,096 miles
  • 2015 – 136,385 miles
  • 2014 – 134,482 miles
  • 2013 – 129,508 miles
  • 2012 – 123,692 miles
  • 2011 – 118,283 miles
  • 2010 – 110,582 miles
  • 2009 – 103,579 miles
  • 2008 – 97,183 miles
  • 2007 – 88,792 miles
  • 2006 – 78,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,426 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NOT AFFECTING THE BRAKING SYSTEM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,426 miles (+8,905)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,426 miles
    Test number
    545720192023
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass167,521 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,521 miles
    Test number
    568567958221
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass166,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,735 miles
    Test number
    282730375452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,735 miles (+3,030)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,735 miles
    Test number
    274874547817
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass163,705 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,705 miles
    Test number
    188797888279
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail163,703 miles (+6,249)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,703 miles
    Test number
    679230814293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Front axle seal onto road wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch below brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,454 miles
    Test number
    820611708177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NOT AFFECTING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  8. Fail157,454 miles (+10,779)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,454 miles
    Test number
    819166018318
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NOT AFFECTING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  9. Pass146,675 miles (+9,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,675 miles
    Test number
    979639454606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass137,096 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,096 miles
    Test number
    299828261052
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing slighly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail137,078 miles (+693)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,078 miles
    Test number
    325454079100
    • FailureCentre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main and dipped operation (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis holed side of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassisholed behind coil spring (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis corroded at side of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded behind coil spring (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass136,385 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,385 miles
    Test number
    245849685494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar damper lower bush worn

  13. Fail136,376 miles (+1,894)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    687005975104
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass134,482 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,482 miles
    Test number
    325988974102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,473 miles (+4,965)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,473 miles
    Test number
    157130074165
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass129,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    646803833285
    • NoteRear chassis sections corroded but still solid

  17. Fail129,508 miles (+5,816)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    188382333216
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear chassis sections corroded but still solid

  18. Pass123,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    318884642219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail123,692 miles (+5,409)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    668223742282
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass118,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,283 miles
    Test number
    555917521291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail118,283 miles (+7,701)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,283 miles
    Test number
    707747321248
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass110,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    154320530269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,582 miles (+7,003)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    214250830254
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass103,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    364527719468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,579 miles (+6,396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    641017919259
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass97,183 miles (+8,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    732085728219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass88,792 miles (+9,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    673729227230
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass78,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    782359926209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about V79 GCW

Does V79 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 GCW expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 GCW?
The MOT on V79 GCW expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 GCW done?
V79 GCW was recorded at 176,426 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has V79 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 GCW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V79 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 V79 GCW find?
V79 GCW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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