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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R50 DNSMOT history

R50 DNS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

R50 DNS blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
186,457 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DNS was last recorded at 186,457 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 19,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,402 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
19,055 miles
Average per year
5,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,457 miles
  • 2023 – 167,402 miles
  • 2022 – 167,103 miles
  • 2021 – 165,538 miles
  • 2020 – 162,072 miles
  • 2018 – 157,608 miles
  • 2017 – 155,911 miles
  • 2016 – 155,871 miles
  • 2015 – 155,430 miles
  • 2013 – 153,822 miles
  • 2012 – 150,494 miles
  • 2010 – 137,073 miles
  • 2009 – 125,741 miles
  • 2008 – 113,358 miles
  • 2007 – 99,751 miles
  • 2006 – 87,585 miles
  • 2005 – 82,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,457 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,457 miles (+19,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    186,457 miles
    Test number
    716537526440
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,402 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,402 miles
    Test number
    125132530208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,103 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,103 miles
    Test number
    465113336949
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,538 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,538 miles
    Test number
    654445014489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,072 miles (+4,464)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    162,072 miles
    Test number
    841786826495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded recommend repair
    • AdvisoryOffside front and centre floor has corrosion recommend repair
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch corroded recommend repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear body has corrosion to floor recommend repair

  6. Pass157,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,608 miles
    Test number
    721965564935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,608 miles (+1,697)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,608 miles
    Test number
    579460674390
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,911 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,911 miles
    Test number
    459759788848
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general corrosion

  9. Fail155,906 miles (+35)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,906 miles
    Test number
    555862949669
    • FailureFuel tank insecure Strap broken (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general corrosion

  10. Pass155,871 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,871 miles
    Test number
    479163409340
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre well worn.
    • AdvisoryRearmost section of exhaust missing.

  11. Fail155,867 miles (+437)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,867 miles
    Test number
    235942445114
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre well worn.
    • AdvisoryRearmost section of exhaust missing.

  12. Pass155,430 miles (+1,608)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,430 miles
    Test number
    539048705078
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre only just legal.
    • NoteRearmost section missing from exhaust.

  13. Pass153,822 miles (+3,328)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    153,822 miles
    Test number
    847660213335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust tailpipe missing.

  14. Pass150,494 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    150,494 miles
    Test number
    245539212346
    • NoteAs per failure.

  15. Fail150,475 miles (+4,104)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,475 miles
    Test number
    186460312371
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges and are becoming perished.
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming pitted and worn.

  16. Pass146,371 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,371 miles
    Test number
    647913152033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,362 miles (+9,289)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,362 miles
    Test number
    145532652478
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Note1/ n/s and o/s rear uper shock asborber moun ting bushs becoming worn 2/ oil low on dip stick

  18. Pass137,073 miles (+11,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    137,073 miles
    Test number
    740307670264
    • NoteN/s rear top shock absorbers mounting bushes becoming worn.

  19. Pass125,741 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    351038799177
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail125,593 miles (+12,235)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,593 miles
    Test number
    792060899163
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass113,358 miles (+13,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    212107498420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,751 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    673041307256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,729 miles (+12,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,729 miles
    Test number
    813729697167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass87,585 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,585 miles
    Test number
    891478696158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    572062305266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R50 DNS

Does R50 DNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R50 DNS expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R50 DNS?
The MOT on R50 DNS expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R50 DNS done?
R50 DNS was recorded at 186,457 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 5,432 miles a year.
Has R50 DNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DNS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on R50 DNS 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 R50 DNS find?
R50 DNS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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