
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S103 DPNMOT history
S103 DPN is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 193,282 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S103 DPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S103 DPN was last recorded at 193,282 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Aug 2021: 90,651 miles, lower than 186,358 miles on 11 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 193,282 miles · 4 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 193,282 miles
- 2023 – 191,996 miles
- 2021 – 90,651 miles
- 2019 – 186,358 miles
- 2018 – 182,088 miles
- 2017 – 175,751 miles
- 2016 – 168,979 miles
- 2015 – 162,237 miles
- 2014 – 149,322 miles
- 2013 – 126,306 miles
- 2012 – 121,743 miles
- 2011 – 118,939 miles
- 2010 – 113,714 miles
- 2009 – 109,242 miles
- 2008 – 103,647 miles
- 2006 – 94,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear propshaft rubber starting to deterioate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Slight play in offside king pin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,282 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 193,282 miles
- Test number
- 837947732820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail193,282 miles (+1,286)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,282 miles
- Test number
- 834887055916
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking Diesel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake link pipe on caliper kinked.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass191,996 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 191,996 miles
- Test number
- 915909868656
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber starting to deterioate
- AdvisorySlight play in offside king pin
Fail191,987 miles (+101,336)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,987 miles
- Test number
- 320451975279
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber starting to deterioate
- AdvisorySlight play in offside king pin
Pass90,651 miles (-95,707)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,651 miles
- Test number
- 636251034127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak from oil filter housing but NOT excessive
Pass186,358 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 186,358 miles
- Test number
- 163827219188
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside head light misted but not affecting pattern
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test rear seat belts also removed
Fail186,353 miles (+4,265)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,353 miles
- Test number
- 890457576070
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass182,088 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 182,088 miles
- Test number
- 982160609119
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail182,079 miles (+6,328)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,079 miles
- Test number
- 125292833553
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass175,751 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 175,751 miles
- Test number
- 986910284380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion near body mountings
Fail175,746 miles (+39)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,746 miles
- Test number
- 215938507642
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion near body mountings
Fail175,707 miles (+6,728)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,707 miles
- Test number
- 753725740251
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill / inner sill in several places (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support mounting strengtheners not attached to body x2 (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support mounting strengtheners not attached to body x1 the front one of the two (6.1.B.2)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill closing panel
- AdvisoryUnable to fully check outer and inner sill due to the door steps that are fitted
Pass168,979 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 168,979 miles
- Test number
- 336761066808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail168,973 miles (+6,736)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,973 miles
- Test number
- 881506281254
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass162,237 miles (+57)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 162,237 miles
- Test number
- 436099735170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing on inner side wall
- NoteOffside and neaside rear floors starting to corrode
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Fail162,180 miles (+12,858)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,180 miles
- Test number
- 408537325151
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing on inner side wall
- NoteOffside and neaside rear floors starting to corrode
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Pass149,322 miles (+1,505)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 149,322 miles
- Test number
- 468734834128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear bump stops rubber missing
Fail147,817 miles (+21,511)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,817 miles
- Test number
- 386624264038
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSteering box appears to be leaking
- NoteTransfer case oil seal leaking into handbrake drum
Pass126,306 miles (+4,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 126,306 miles
- Test number
- 147593473061
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass121,743 miles (+2,804)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 121,743 miles
- Test number
- 309999802492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,939 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 118,939 miles
- Test number
- 949097111287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front disc worn
- NoteNearside rear disc worn
- NoteOffside front disc won
- NoteOffside rear disc worn
Fail118,939 miles (+5,225)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,939 miles
- Test number
- 898807711230
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front disc worn
- NoteNearside rear disc worn
- NoteOffside front disc won
- NoteOffside rear disc worn
Pass113,714 miles (+4,472)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 113,714 miles
- Test number
- 861668520253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,242 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,242 miles
- Test number
- 451167589185
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass109,242 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 109,242 miles
- Test number
- 724187389195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,647 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 103,647 miles
- Test number
- 254453968040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,611 miles (+8,917)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,611 miles
- Test number
- 560430968041
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass94,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 94,694 miles
- Test number
- 300550276167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S103 DPN
- Does S103 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S103 DPN expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S103 DPN?
- The MOT on S103 DPN expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S103 DPN done?
- S103 DPN was recorded at 193,282 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
- Has S103 DPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S103 DPN has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S103 DPN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S103 DPN find?
- S103 DPN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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