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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R174 JADMOT history

R174 JAD is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

R174 JAD 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,051 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 JAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 JAD was last recorded at 134,051 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,032 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,051 miles
  • 2025 – 134,032 miles
  • 2024 – 133,200 miles
  • 2023 – 132,260 miles
  • 2014 – 124,941 miles
  • 2013 – 114,563 miles
  • 2012 – 103,016 miles
  • 2011 – 90,132 miles
  • 2010 – 88,245 miles
  • 2009 – 75,056 miles
  • 2008 – 60,384 miles
  • 2007 – 57,831 miles
  • 2006 – 51,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides welded (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,051 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,051 miles
    Test number
    889660812376
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail134,032 miles (+832)4 dangerous16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    346322931254
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fail items (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass133,200 miles (+940)3 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    693712497031
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration 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 Front-to-Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,260 miles (+7,319)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,260 miles
    Test number
    239125976952
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail124,941 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    179288664120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise : offside outer body sill corroded.

  6. Pass124,941 miles (+10,378)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    867948564108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise : offside outer body sill corroded.

  7. Pass114,563 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,563 miles
    Test number
    466680703246
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail114,559 miles (+11,543)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,559 miles
    Test number
    955109493133
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  9. Pass103,016 miles (+12,884)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    795805892191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,132 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    906205751197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,245 miles (+13,189)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    473117060104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,056 miles (+14,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    834840269176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,384 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    113351058142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,374 miles (+2,543)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    604065848157
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass57,831 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    861537217123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    261380036469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail51,356 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,356 miles
    Test number
    634910136168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R174 JAD

Does R174 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 JAD is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 JAD?
The MOT on R174 JAD is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 JAD done?
R174 JAD was recorded at 134,051 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has R174 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 JAD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R174 JAD 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 R174 JAD find?
R174 JAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides welded.

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