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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

S18 WRUMOT history

S18 WRU is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 283,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S18 WRU green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
283,092 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 WRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 WRU was last recorded at 283,092 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 11,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2008: 70,593 miles, lower than 110,237 miles on 12 Sept 2008.
  • 25 Sept 2013: 116,084 miles, lower than 116,973 miles on 23 Sept 2013.

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
272,017 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,075 miles
Average per year
9,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,092 miles
  • 2025 – 272,017 miles
  • 2024 – 261,348 miles
  • 2023 – 208,148 miles
  • 2022 – 198,677 miles
  • 2021 – 194,242 miles
  • 2019 – 180,402 miles
  • 2018 – 166,451 miles
  • 2017 – 153,913 miles
  • 2016 – 140,323 miles
  • 2015 – 128,196 miles
  • 2014 – 122,311 miles
  • 2013 – 116,084 miles
  • 2012 – 110,330 miles
  • 2011 – 101,600 miles
  • 2010 – 93,453 miles
  • 2009 – 75,408 miles
  • 2008 – 70,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,092 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear air bag suspension strut protective cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,092 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    283,092 miles
    Test number
    206549604514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass272,017 miles (+10,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    272,017 miles
    Test number
    989826704438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass261,348 miles (+53,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    261,348 miles
    Test number
    302489260149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,148 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    208,148 miles
    Test number
    440957380486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCar been under sealed

  5. Fail208,134 miles (+9,457)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,134 miles
    Test number
    741243353716
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s o/s sills outter (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  6. Pass198,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    198,677 miles
    Test number
    401361439177
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail198,677 miles (+4,435)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,677 miles
    Test number
    768352546369
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass194,242 miles (+13,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    194,242 miles
    Test number
    518604562470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass180,402 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    180,402 miles
    Test number
    159490124036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear air bag suspension strut protective cover damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  10. Fail180,352 miles (+13,901)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,352 miles
    Test number
    789750962951
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring is fouling the drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear air bag suspension strut protective cover damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass166,451 miles (+12,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    950255700380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass153,913 miles (+13,590)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    349406184526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bellow cover iv poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass140,323 miles (+12,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,323 miles
    Test number
    143984038541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,196 miles
    Test number
    699564593800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,348 miles (+6,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,348 miles
    Test number
    652905847132
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Fail122,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,311 miles
    Test number
    828968564268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass122,311 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,311 miles
    Test number
    979458564247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,084 miles (-889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    109278763245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail116,973 miles (+6,643)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    495356663212
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,330 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,330 miles
    Test number
    189399662229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,168 miles (+8,568)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    895555952278
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteTyers part worn

  22. Pass101,600 miles (+8,147)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,600 miles
    Test number
    727770631211
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  23. Pass93,453 miles (+18,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    243863150260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,408 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,408 miles
    Test number
    623451639212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

  25. Fail75,408 miles (+4,705)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,408 miles
    Test number
    304159129299
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

  26. Pass70,703 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    821609188281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,593 miles (-39,644)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    743653388214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail110,237 miles (+94)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    354876458457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail110,143 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    894418648299
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S18 WRU

Does S18 WRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 WRU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 WRU?
The MOT on S18 WRU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 WRU done?
S18 WRU was recorded at 283,092 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 9,578 miles a year.
Has S18 WRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 WRU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 WRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 WRU find?
S18 WRU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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