Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
S12 XJWMOT history
S12 XJW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 159,888 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 XJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 XJW was last recorded at 159,888 miles on 17 Aug 2024, 2,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 157,756 miles · 19 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,132 miles
- Average per year
- 7,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,888 miles
- 2022 – 157,756 miles
- 2020 – 157,603 miles
- 2019 – 153,056 miles
- 2018 – 144,902 miles
- 2017 – 137,478 miles
- 2016 – 128,199 miles
- 2015 – 118,241 miles
- 2014 – 111,179 miles
- 2013 – 97,259 miles
- 2012 – 86,993 miles
- 2011 – 76,897 miles
- 2010 – 67,869 miles
- 2009 – 55,356 miles
- 2008 – 46,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,888 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
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.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,888 miles (+2,132)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 159,888 miles
- Test number
- 507014405190
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Fail157,756 miles (+153)4 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,756 miles
- Test number
- 779812924366
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody/suspension components
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft oil seal - slight leak
Pass157,603 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 157,603 miles
- Test number
- 630892535384
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,056 miles (+8,154)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 153,056 miles
- Test number
- 468124522008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,902 miles (+7,424)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 144,902 miles
- Test number
- 629420558595
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to vehicle
Pass137,478 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 137,478 miles
- Test number
- 347250488100
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail137,478 miles (+9,279)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,478 miles
- Test number
- 747535684687
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass128,199 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 128,199 miles
- Test number
- 496638186603
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play
Fail128,194 miles (+9,953)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,194 miles
- Test number
- 685179272180
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play
Pass118,241 miles (+7,062)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 118,241 miles
- Test number
- 759276335012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,179 miles (+13,920)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 111,179 miles
- Test number
- 836026854040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,259 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,259 miles
- Test number
- 256197663009
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail97,259 miles (+10,266)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,259 miles
- Test number
- 227337363080
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass86,993 miles (+10,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 86,993 miles
- Test number
- 609289662055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,897 miles (+9,028)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 76,897 miles
- Test number
- 838438941020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,869 miles (+12,513)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,869 miles
- Test number
- 944124070133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteThird row seat belts not tested as seats are stowed.
Pass55,356 miles (+8,634)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 55,356 miles
- Test number
- 211316679152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,722 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,722 miles
- Test number
- 702964338295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S12 XJW
- Does S12 XJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S12 XJW expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S12 XJW?
- The MOT on S12 XJW expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S12 XJW done?
- S12 XJW was recorded at 159,888 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2024, an average of 7,078 miles a year.
- Has S12 XJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 XJW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S12 XJW 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 S12 XJW find?
- S12 XJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear oil leak, but not excessive prop, and 2 more.
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