
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass80,303 miles (+907)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 80,303 miles
- Test number
- 633384317697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,396 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 79,396 miles
- Test number
- 703784641079
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
Pass70,624 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 70,624 miles
- Test number
- 221880325502
- AdvisoryOffside Rear cracking
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
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
Pass60,829 miles (+6,742)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,829 miles
- Test number
- 446008234409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,087 miles (+5,883)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,087 miles
- Test number
- 815301753359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,204 miles (+1,486)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,204 miles
- Test number
- 996285052394
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass39,340 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,340 miles
- Test number
- 780162950231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,903 miles (+1,331)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 38,903 miles
- Test number
- 354707739333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 534967948355
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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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