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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M544 SCJMOT history

M544 SCJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 188,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

M544 SCJ green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,658 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M544 SCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
15 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M544 SCJ was last recorded at 188,658 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2021: 168,059 miles, lower than 168,101 miles on 5 Jan 2021.

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
188,639 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,658 miles
  • 2025 – 185,434 miles
  • 2024 – 182,211 miles
  • 2023 – 178,090 miles
  • 2022 – 173,848 miles
  • 2021 – 168,059 miles
  • 2019 – 163,851 miles
  • 2018 – 160,266 miles
  • 2017 – 155,997 miles
  • 2016 – 148,307 miles
  • 2015 – 140,750 miles
  • 2014 – 132,840 miles
  • 2013 – 123,032 miles
  • 2012 – 114,909 miles
  • 2011 – 104,875 miles
  • 2010 – 96,285 miles
  • 2009 – 85,051 miles
  • 2008 – 73,765 miles
  • 2007 – 70,136 miles
  • 2006 – 66,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,658 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BALL JOINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,658 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,658 miles
    Test number
    307959333662
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail188,639 miles (+3,205)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,639 miles
    Test number
    445981438400
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass185,434 miles (+3,223)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    185,434 miles
    Test number
    873248268794
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryBump stops missing rear

  4. Pass182,211 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    182,211 miles
    Test number
    130891370682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN A FRAME BALL JOINT

  5. Fail182,086 miles (+24)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,086 miles
    Test number
    200181109077
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail182,062 miles (+3,972)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,062 miles
    Test number
    813400414245
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,090 miles (+4,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,090 miles
    Test number
    257798133472
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,848 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,848 miles
    Test number
    890312124712
    • DangerousHEADLAMPS GOING FROM DIP TO MAIM BEAMS, SEPERATE SWTICHES FOR HIGH AND LOW, WHICH CREATES A POSIBABLE NO HEADLAMP BEAMS SENERIO ON THE ROAD
    • AdvisoryHORN OPERATING BUTTON ACTION POOR

  9. Fail173,848 miles (+5,789)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,848 miles
    Test number
    111548122351
    • DangerousHEADLAMPS GOING FROM DIP TO MAIM BEAMS, SEPERATE SWTICHES FOR HIGH AND LOW, WHICH CREATES A POSIBABLE NO HEADLAMP BEAMS SENERIO ON THE ROAD
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHORN OPERATING BUTTON ACTION POOR

  10. Pass168,059 miles (-42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,059 miles
    Test number
    519076985042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail168,101 miles (+4,250)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,101 miles
    Test number
    122636365990
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass163,851 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,851 miles
    Test number
    126780835132
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre BOTH

  13. Pass160,266 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,266 miles
    Test number
    450471637649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat upright poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres various cuts/ perishing in treads
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing

  14. Fail160,204 miles (+4,207)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,204 miles
    Test number
    101990472906
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe loose (7.1.1)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure bolt loose (6.6.1)
    • FailureTowbar locking device missing bolts require lock nuts or spring washers (6.6.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat upright poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres various cuts/ perishing in treads
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing

  15. Pass155,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    807666609321
    • AdvisoryFront both wings damage present
    • AdvisoryRear ADVANCED CORROSION ON FLOOR PANS
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  16. Fail155,997 miles (+7,690)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    339454168605
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward one (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both wings damage present
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear ADVANCED CORROSION ON FLOOR PANS
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  17. Pass148,307 miles (+7,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,307 miles
    Test number
    794236625666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass140,750 miles (+7,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,750 miles
    Test number
    186255885420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass132,840 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,840 miles
    Test number
    548669964041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps

  20. Fail132,775 miles (+9,743)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    705339764033
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps

  21. Pass123,032 miles (+8,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    338623463079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to lose shape and getting low in a few places

  22. Pass114,909 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    415358062084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  23. Fail114,887 miles (+10,012)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    375738762015
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  24. Pass104,875 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    215768661066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,285 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    944720260064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,051 miles (+11,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    740531669092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    101593068083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail73,765 miles (+3,629)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    782943768095
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass70,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    250946287050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,136 miles (+3,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    764015687073
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  31. Pass66,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,233 miles
    Test number
    652544596053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M544 SCJ

Does M544 SCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M544 SCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M544 SCJ?
The MOT on M544 SCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M544 SCJ done?
M544 SCJ was recorded at 188,658 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has M544 SCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M544 SCJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M544 SCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M544 SCJ find?
M544 SCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 1 more.

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