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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S16 TRAMOT history

S16 TRA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

S16 TRA 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 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
167,573 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 TRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 TRA was last recorded at 167,573 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 5,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,698 miles · 13 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
5,875 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,573 miles
  • 2017 – 161,698 miles
  • 2016 – 152,929 miles
  • 2015 – 139,917 miles
  • 2014 – 134,525 miles
  • 2013 – 128,088 miles
  • 2012 – 120,378 miles
  • 2011 – 118,470 miles
  • 2010 – 113,154 miles
  • 2008 – 111,349 miles
  • 2007 – 109,450 miles
  • 2005 – 98,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust catching on side step
  • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,573 miles (+5,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,573 miles
    Test number
    286226832140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust catching on side step
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  2. Pass161,698 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,698 miles
    Test number
    906577875710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear secondary tail lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to vehicle

  3. Fail161,698 miles (+394)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,698 miles
    Test number
    219149775498
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear secondary tail lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to vehicle

  4. Fail161,304 miles (+8,375)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    467477536744
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft oil seal leaking

  5. Pass152,929 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    152,929 miles
    Test number
    513586144553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

  6. Fail152,408 miles (+12,491)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    601331071657
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  7. Pass139,917 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    117259613670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  8. Fail139,917 miles (+5,392)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    351216878766
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  9. Pass134,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    907533254262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,525 miles (+6,437)5 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    635131934258
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear chassis outriggers corroded but not exessive
    • NoteFront radiator/steering guard badly corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded but not exesive

  11. Pass128,088 miles7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    279540193448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear outriggers corroded but not exessive
    • NoteFront radiator crash bar badly corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded but not exessive
    • NoteSmall oil leak from rear diff

  12. Fail128,088 miles (+7,710)1 failure8 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    846059183125
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear outriggers corroded but not exessive
    • NoteFront radiator crash bar badly corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded but not exessive
    • NoteSmall oil leak from rear diff

  13. Pass120,378 miles (+13)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    336016312276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteAll of chassis, X members outriggers etc. corroded.
    • NoteFront radiator support very corroded.
    • NoteFuel tank corroded.
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil.

  14. Fail120,365 miles (+232)5 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,365 miles
    Test number
    325370312411
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteAll of chassis, X members outriggers etc. corroded.
    • NoteFront radiator support very corroded.
    • NoteFuel tank corroded.
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil.

  15. Fail120,133 miles (+1,663)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    768386062187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCorrosion of chassis front to rear both sides [not considered severe]
    • NoteN/s/rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSevere corrosion front cross member [not load bearing]

  16. Pass118,470 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    255104471474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Fail118,470 miles (+5,316)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    609773671105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass113,154 miles (+1,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    113,154 miles
    Test number
    340077500006
    • 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)

  19. Pass111,349 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,349 miles
    Test number
    761902378168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    671601217069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,450 miles (+10,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    914401117035
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass98,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    273273715281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,956 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    593578505232
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Questions about S16 TRA

Does S16 TRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 TRA expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 TRA?
The MOT on S16 TRA expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 TRA done?
S16 TRA was recorded at 167,573 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has S16 TRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 TRA has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on S16 TRA 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 S16 TRA find?
S16 TRA passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust catching on side step; small chip in windscreen.

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