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Land Rover Discovery

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc

S18 DYRMOT history

S18 DYR is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

S18 DYR orange 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 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
176,334 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
13 passed · 16 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DYR was last recorded at 176,334 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 1,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2011: 91,100 miles, lower than 194,904 miles on 26 Oct 2010.
  • 13 May 2022: 174,890 miles, lower than 221,921 miles on 25 May 2021.

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
175,066 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,268 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,334 miles
  • 2023 – 175,066 miles
  • 2022 – 174,906 miles
  • 2021 – 221,921 miles
  • 2018 – 221,715 miles
  • 2017 – 221,358 miles
  • 2015 – 216,446 miles
  • 2012 – 212,798 miles
  • 2011 – 204,682 miles
  • 2010 – 194,904 miles
  • 2009 – 183,007 miles
  • 2008 – 169,648 miles
  • 2007 – 147,064 miles
  • 2006 – 143,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Bump Stop Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,334 miles
    Test number
    231083157965
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail176,334 miles (+1,268)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,334 miles
    Test number
    735372335129
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass175,066 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,066 miles
    Test number
    629948754099
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail175,046 miles (+140)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,046 miles
    Test number
    710196893471
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light pink (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,906 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    494291849280
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,890 miles (-47,031)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,890 miles
    Test number
    831472553062
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass221,921 miles (+26)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    221,921 miles
    Test number
    472385108864
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail221,895 miles (+180)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,895 miles
    Test number
    421316769144
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail221,715 miles (+13)6 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,715 miles
    Test number
    317963941636
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Bump Stops Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump Stop Missing
    • AdvisorySide play on parking brake lever but does not release when knocked

  10. Fail221,702 miles (+344)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,702 miles
    Test number
    113431483178
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and mounts (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  11. Fail221,358 miles (+4,912)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,358 miles
    Test number
    919562398479
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  12. Pass216,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    216,446 miles
    Test number
    881872333159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x 4 (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRadiator support tube corroded

  13. Fail216,446 miles (+3,648)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,446 miles
    Test number
    651211892746
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x 4 (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRadiator support tube corroded

  14. Pass212,798 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    212,798 miles
    Test number
    878605302380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail212,788 miles (+8,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,788 miles
    Test number
    398232182279
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass204,682 miles (+113,582)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    204,682 miles
    Test number
    675231291266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to location of brake pipes

  17. Fail91,100 miles (-103,804)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    757240941045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  18. Pass194,904 miles (+293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    194,904 miles
    Test number
    703529390288
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail194,611 miles (+11,604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,611 miles
    Test number
    771483980100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  20. Pass183,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    183,007 miles
    Test number
    293579839485
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear bump stops missing

  21. Fail183,007 miles (+13,359)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,007 miles
    Test number
    404828339195
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear bump stops missing

  22. Pass169,648 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    169,648 miles
    Test number
    571744128171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail169,647 miles (+200)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,647 miles
    Test number
    621273728152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail169,447 miles (+22,383)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,447 miles
    Test number
    274617118410
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass147,064 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    147,064 miles
    Test number
    262110517012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass143,609 miles (+6,050)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    664697916219
    • NoteBrake pipes begining to corrode
    • NoteRear wheel bearings may be showing signs of wear, unable to completely check due to 4wd layout
    • NoteTyres begining to wear close to legal limit

  27. Pass137,559 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    137,559 miles
    Test number
    390795906037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail137,541 miles (+52)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,541 miles
    Test number
    302564706018
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  29. Fail137,489 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,489 miles
    Test number
    831503706012
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about S18 DYR

Does S18 DYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 DYR expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 DYR?
The MOT on S18 DYR expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 DYR done?
S18 DYR was recorded at 176,334 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has S18 DYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DYR has failed 16 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 DYR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 DYR find?
S18 DYR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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