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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

V8 GCUMOT history

V8 GCU is a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V8 GCU blue Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,692 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GCU was last recorded at 138,692 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 8,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 78,378 miles, lower than 78,689 miles on 13 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,681 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,011 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,692 miles
  • 2025 – 130,681 miles
  • 2024 – 124,002 miles
  • 2023 – 118,050 miles
  • 2022 – 111,498 miles
  • 2021 – 109,443 miles
  • 2020 – 106,128 miles
  • 2019 – 102,993 miles
  • 2018 – 99,326 miles
  • 2017 – 95,145 miles
  • 2016 – 91,824 miles
  • 2015 – 78,379 miles
  • 2014 – 78,689 miles
  • 2013 – 70,437 miles
  • 2012 – 63,580 miles
  • 2010 – 54,600 miles
  • 2009 – 45,399 miles
  • 2008 – 34,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,692 miles (+8,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,692 miles
    Test number
    117761783131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass130,681 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    769572319328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,002 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    596256527678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,979 miles (+5,929)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,979 miles
    Test number
    801041535236
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,050 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,050 miles
    Test number
    839991822388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,498 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    637368954865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,443 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,443 miles
    Test number
    838150987702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,128 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    456905576854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,993 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,993 miles
    Test number
    451309652418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,326 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    803921215076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,145 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,145 miles
    Test number
    924709596087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,824 miles (+13,445)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,824 miles
    Test number
    462535003897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,379 miles
    Test number
    875037615215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail78,378 miles (-311)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    166517915201
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass78,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    236345224263
    • 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)

  16. Fail78,689 miles (+8,252)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    205413224298
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail70,437 miles3 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    136136193195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts to o/s/f outer tyer
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack arm

  18. Pass70,437 miles (+6,857)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    189116493198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts to o/s/f outer tyer
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack arm

  19. Pass63,580 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    269117222233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,574 miles (+8,974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,574 miles
    Test number
    708406322275
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass54,600 miles (+9,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    401470630342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,399 miles (+10,767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    794715269273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    314691468219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GCU

Does V8 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GCU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GCU?
The MOT on V8 GCU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GCU done?
V8 GCU was recorded at 138,692 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has V8 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GCU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 GCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 GCU find?
V8 GCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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