Ford Explorer
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
V87 DLPMOT history
V87 DLP is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 156,798 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 DLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V87 DLP was last recorded at 156,798 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jul 2012: 10,461 miles, lower than 97,171 miles on 12 Jul 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,471 miles · 31 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,327 miles
- Average per year
- 5,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,798 miles
- 2024 – 155,471 miles
- 2023 – 153,518 miles
- 2022 – 151,108 miles
- 2021 – 149,529 miles
- 2020 – 148,972 miles
- 2018 – 146,964 miles
- 2016 – 141,861 miles
- 2015 – 135,207 miles
- 2013 – 123,735 miles
- 2012 – 10,461 miles
- 2010 – 97,171 miles
- 2009 – 79,139 miles
- 2008 – 68,823 miles
- 2007 – 52,200 miles
- 2006 – 43,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,798 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody rusted
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 Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,798 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 156,798 miles
- Test number
- 824148224467
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody rusted
Pass155,471 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,471 miles
- Test number
- 953407281643
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,518 miles (+2,410)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 153,518 miles
- Test number
- 137395892597
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,108 miles (+1,579)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,108 miles
- Test number
- 776671225041
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,529 miles (+557)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 149,529 miles
- Test number
- 643191663656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,972 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 148,972 miles
- Test number
- 371076146724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,964 miles (+2,000)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,964 miles
- Test number
- 179128472964
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s r tyre perished
Pass146,964 miles (+5,103)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 146,964 miles
- Test number
- 569111297937
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,861 miles (+6,654)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 141,861 miles
- Test number
- 571704876845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 135,207 miles
- Test number
- 228025075445
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 797078284143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,735 miles (+113,274)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 123,735 miles
- Test number
- 289697973178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 10,461 miles
- Test number
- 109749292193
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 775891271131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,171 miles (+18,032)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 97,171 miles
- Test number
- 353543590166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,139 miles (+10,316)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 79,139 miles
- Test number
- 761089969108
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,823 miles (+16,623)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 68,823 miles
- Test number
- 894671798157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,200 miles (+148)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,200 miles
- Test number
- 312535387120
- NoteAirbag warning lamp on
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail52,052 miles (+8,164)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,052 miles
- Test number
- 662344877126
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass43,888 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,888 miles
- Test number
- 704236066129
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about V87 DLP
- Does V87 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 DLP is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V87 DLP?
- The MOT on V87 DLP is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V87 DLP done?
- V87 DLP was recorded at 156,798 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,693 miles a year.
- Has V87 DLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 DLP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on V87 DLP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V87 DLP find?
- V87 DLP passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; underbody rusted.
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