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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V87 GCWMOT history

V87 GCW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

V87 GCW red 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 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
164,976 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 GCW was last recorded at 164,976 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 5,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,640 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,336 miles
Average per year
6,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,976 miles
  • 2021 – 159,640 miles
  • 2020 – 148,412 miles
  • 2019 – 141,124 miles
  • 2018 – 136,030 miles
  • 2016 – 130,515 miles
  • 2015 – 126,817 miles
  • 2014 – 122,591 miles
  • 2013 – 119,569 miles
  • 2012 – 107,030 miles
  • 2010 – 83,078 miles
  • 2009 – 72,190 miles
  • 2008 – 67,404 miles
  • 2007 – 61,493 miles
  • 2006 – 51,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,976 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,976 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,976 miles
    Test number
    364028976030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,640 miles (+11,228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    688528064326
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding areas under sealed

  3. Pass148,412 miles (+7,288)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,412 miles
    Test number
    924364940241
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLots of previous welding repairs but all secure and correct
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  4. Pass141,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    484880321273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,124 miles (+5,094)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    837539330164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,030 miles (+5,515)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    967155691960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass130,515 miles (+10)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,515 miles
    Test number
    423778452224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules back (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall / small cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/o/s lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s front and rear chassis heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s rear chassis next to tow bar heavy rusting /corrosion
    • AdvisoryWater leak under gearer box

  8. Fail130,505 miles (+3,688)14 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,505 miles
    Test number
    114776653583
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour broken light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules back (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/o/s lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s front and rear chassis heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s rear chassis next to tow bar heavy rusting /corrosion
    • AdvisoryWater leak under gearer box

  9. Pass126,817 miles (+9)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    985897805100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r n/s/r tyres low on tread and cracks on outer wall

  10. Fail126,808 miles (+4,217)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    308036205168
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r n/s/r tyres low on tread and cracks on outer wall

  11. Pass122,591 miles (+22)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,591 miles
    Test number
    549737794027
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note2 main brake pipes from hoses to abs pump corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter rusting at rear o/s
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split rubber
    • NotePlay in steering linkage

  12. Fail122,569 miles (+3,000)12 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,569 miles
    Test number
    815910894036
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note2 main brake pipes from hoses to abs pump corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter rusting at rear o/s
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split rubber
    • NotePlay in steering linkage

  13. Pass119,569 miles (+12,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    867037883013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass107,030 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    408242362076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail107,016 miles (+23,938)1 dangerous7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    945790562014
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass83,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    824940670062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,078 miles (+10,888)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    582078160089
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,190 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    432268549089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail72,178 miles (+4,774)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    500851149005
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,404 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    504205928092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass61,493 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    403227837055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    564532446083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,601 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    163870446043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres have cracking in tread advise change

Questions about V87 GCW

Does V87 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V87 GCW expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V87 GCW?
The MOT on V87 GCW expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V87 GCW done?
V87 GCW was recorded at 164,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 6,089 miles a year.
Has V87 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 GCW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V87 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 V87 GCW find?
V87 GCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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