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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

NS 3281MOT history

NS 3281 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

NS 3281 silver 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,279 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NS 3281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NS 3281 was last recorded at 96,279 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 4,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,066 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,213 miles
Average per year
6,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,279 miles
  • 2025 – 92,066 miles
  • 2024 – 90,388 miles
  • 2023 – 84,182 miles
  • 2022 – 78,247 miles
  • 2021 – 71,643 miles
  • 2020 – 64,410 miles
  • 2019 – 51,747 miles
  • 2018 – 45,582 miles
  • 2017 – 39,414 miles
  • 2016 – 33,399 miles
  • 2015 – 24,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underbody sections and members (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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at calliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parts of rear underbody and chassis corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,279 miles (+4,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    514756764434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,066 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    940427585538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,388 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    659972120274
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of rear underbody and chassis corrosion.

  4. Fail90,388 miles (+6,206)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    867413583506
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of rear underbody and chassis corrosion.

  5. Pass84,182 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    354073134215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,247 miles (+6,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    199427805795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,643 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    982489545857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,410 miles (+12,663)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    918892804281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,747 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    484955817012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,582 miles (+6,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    194283635449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass39,414 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    378170929893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,399 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    403337302021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    649193825094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,595 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    856253425011
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about NS 3281

What vehicle is registration NS 3281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NS 3281 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jan 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NS 3281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NS 3281 is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on NS 3281?
The MOT on NS 3281 is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NS 3281 done?
NS 3281 was recorded at 96,279 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,499 miles a year.
Has NS 3281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NS 3281 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on NS 3281 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 NS 3281 find?
NS 3281 passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody sections and members.

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