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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.

S103 DPN green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass193,282 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. Pass121,743 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    309999802492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass113,714 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,714 miles
    Test number
    861668520253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass109,242 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    724187389195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,647 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,647 miles
    Test number
    254453968040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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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