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B7 GFK

1987 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight damage to wing

Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,598 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 184,129 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 183,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 182,271 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 182,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,333 miles

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,333 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light out. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s flitch corroded

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 24 Dec 2019 111,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,354 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,350 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,500 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,625 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leaks

Front brake discs well worn

Oil leaks

Unable to fold down rear seats to fully inspect as load area full

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,944 miles

Front brake discs well worn

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front door mirror held in place with tape

Offside rear door central locking not working

Significant coolant leaks from around waterpump housing, and around offside wiring loom (poss. aux. heater??)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake discs well worn

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front door mirror held in place with tape

Offside rear door central locking not working

Significant coolant leaks from around waterpump housing, and around offside wiring loom (poss. aux. heater??)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,447 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear access step coroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,027 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slight deterioration.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 111,023 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust flexi pipe slight deterioration.

Tow ball mounting bolts look to be bent but tow ball secure at present time recomeneded replacement of bolts.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,750 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,867 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 22 Aug 2011 70,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/front side marker inop

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

rear brake pipes getting rusty

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 25 Sep 2010 109,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 109,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,971 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 150,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,959 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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B7 GFK is a 1987 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 GFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 GFK is a 1987 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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