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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S23 LROMOT history

S23 LRO is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S23 LRO blue 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,253 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LRO was last recorded at 175,253 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,912 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,341 miles
Average per year
7,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,253 miles
  • 2025 – 165,912 miles
  • 2023 – 156,196 miles
  • 2022 – 155,017 miles
  • 2021 – 151,600 miles
  • 2020 – 146,844 miles
  • 2019 – 141,780 miles
  • 2018 – 135,703 miles
  • 2017 – 129,016 miles
  • 2016 – 121,952 miles
  • 2015 – 112,773 miles
  • 2014 – 104,892 miles
  • 2013 – 94,046 miles
  • 2012 – 86,284 miles
  • 2011 – 82,740 miles
  • 2010 – 73,820 miles
  • 2009 – 64,124 miles
  • 2008 – 52,231 miles
  • 2007 – 40,830 miles
  • 2006 – 31,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,253 miles (+9,341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,253 miles
    Test number
    571057922651
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,912 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,912 miles
    Test number
    392625441862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,196 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,196 miles
    Test number
    345152264112
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail156,184 miles (+1,162)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    133820138588
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,022 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,022 miles
    Test number
    899302992548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,017 miles (+3,417)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    658113774349
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs Suspension Levelling Arm Broken (Light On Coil Spring Fitted)
    • AdvisoryOsr Light Lens Broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass151,600 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    981050372658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,844 miles (+5,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,844 miles
    Test number
    797208584853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass141,780 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    346907689590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,703 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    685867592916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,016 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    269782115966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,952 miles (+9,179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    671162611373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  13. Pass112,773 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,773 miles
    Test number
    912542048962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,892 miles
    Test number
    288449064243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,891 miles (+10,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    415199264225
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass94,046 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    585890173202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,284 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    398119972250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,740 miles (+8,920)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,740 miles
    Test number
    747236071287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass73,820 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    744888770236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    222454479298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,122 miles (+11,891)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    513904279251
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail52,231 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    454865978273
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass52,231 miles (+11,401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    694925278233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,830 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    441850577212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,297 miles
    Test number
    684343666235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S23 LRO

Does S23 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LRO is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 LRO?
The MOT on S23 LRO is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LRO done?
S23 LRO was recorded at 175,253 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
Has S23 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LRO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 LRO 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 S23 LRO find?
S23 LRO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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