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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,947 cc

R552 EAWMOT history

R552 EAW is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R552 EAW 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,668 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R552 EAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R552 EAW was last recorded at 82,668 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,668 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,668 miles
  • 2025 – 81,919 miles
  • 2024 – 81,405 miles
  • 2023 – 80,303 miles
  • 2022 – 79,396 miles
  • 2021 – 78,540 miles
  • 2020 – 77,760 miles
  • 2019 – 74,502 miles
  • 2018 – 70,624 miles
  • 2016 – 68,311 miles
  • 2014 – 60,829 miles
  • 2013 – 54,087 miles
  • 2012 – 48,204 miles
  • 2011 – 46,718 miles
  • 2010 – 39,340 miles
  • 2009 – 38,903 miles
  • 2008 – 37,572 miles
  • 2007 – 35,885 miles
  • 2006 – 33,828 miles
  • 2005 – 31,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Engine has slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear differential slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Floor heavily undersealed over prescribed areas and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,668 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    270663472605
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail82,668 miles (+749)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    759170391473
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,919 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    951024304451
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFloor heavily undersealed over prescribed areas and components
  4. Fail81,893 miles (+488)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    347125785246
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFloor heavily undersealed over prescribed areas and components
  5. Pass81,405 miles (+1,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    864312514783
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,303 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,303 miles
    Test number
    633384317697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,396 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    703784641079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,540 miles (+780)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    270292922867
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front swivel joints slightly weeping
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
  9. Pass77,760 miles (+3,258)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    352627610057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint is damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight weep of oil
  10. Pass74,502 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    592576135470
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass70,624 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    221880325502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracking
  12. Fail70,623 miles (+2,312)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    999893073265
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under arch pop riveted repair (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs coated in sealer unable to establish methods used
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
  13. Pass68,311 miles (+7,482)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,311 miles
    Test number
    921007177763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear x2 above gas tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked
  14. Pass60,829 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    446008234409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,087 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    815301753359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,204 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    996285052394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,718 miles (+7,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,718 miles
    Test number
    767211621331
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass39,340 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    780162950231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,903 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    354707739333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    534967948355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,572 miles (+1,687)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    492009938488
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  22. Pass35,885 miles (+2,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    980098237374
    • NoteBrake performance close to lower limit on the rear brakes
  23. Pass33,828 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    213798136381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass31,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,768 miles
    Test number
    263349135370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R552 EAW

Does R552 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R552 EAW is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R552 EAW?
The MOT on R552 EAW is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R552 EAW done?
R552 EAW was recorded at 82,668 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has R552 EAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R552 EAW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R552 EAW 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 R552 EAW find?
R552 EAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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