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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S30 HCAMOT history

S30 HCA is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S30 HCA silver 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,612 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 HCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 HCA was last recorded at 90,612 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 9,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2016: 51,939 miles, lower than 55,130 miles on 21 Aug 2015.

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
81,302 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,310 miles
Average per year
2,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,612 miles
  • 2024 – 81,302 miles
  • 2023 – 73,130 miles
  • 2022 – 62,069 miles
  • 2021 – 53,802 miles
  • 2019 – 53,434 miles
  • 2018 – 53,029 miles
  • 2017 – 52,414 miles
  • 2016 – 51,939 miles
  • 2015 – 55,130 miles
  • 2014 – 50,296 miles
  • 2013 – 50,178 miles
  • 2012 – 49,511 miles
  • 2011 – 48,627 miles
  • 2009 – 47,375 miles
  • 2008 – 46,966 miles
  • 2007 – 45,502 miles
  • 2006 – 41,190 miles
  • 2005 – 34,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,612 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,612 miles (+9,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,612 miles
    Test number
    662842286123
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,302 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    131518683886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,130 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    701604739890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,836 miles (+10,767)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    129731473780
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp dim osr

  5. Pass62,069 miles (+8,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    290441454867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reg lamp poor light source

  6. Pass53,802 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    618891299014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,790 miles (+356)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,790 miles
    Test number
    334578251426
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,434 miles (+405)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,434 miles
    Test number
    109899713049
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass53,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    652049998992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,029 miles (+615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    925507682354
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass52,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,414 miles
    Test number
    502104864990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,414 miles (+475)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,414 miles
    Test number
    602062403106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass51,939 miles (-3,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    223598517730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass55,130 miles (+4,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    885113932572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked

  15. Pass50,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    407497814288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,296 miles (+118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    847482914290
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass50,178 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    896870343235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    998550232265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,511 miles (+884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    799090632209
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass48,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    488807711297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,627 miles (+1,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    987004811260
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  22. Pass47,375 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    751597279147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,372 miles (+406)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,372 miles
    Test number
    273134079134
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight damage on nearside front outer sidewall

  24. Pass46,966 miles (+1,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    270439268483
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords exposed

  25. Pass45,502 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    972696457153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,190 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,190 miles
    Test number
    361699136194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    34,650 miles
    Test number
    714362575163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 HCA

Does S30 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 HCA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 HCA?
The MOT on S30 HCA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 HCA done?
S30 HCA was recorded at 90,612 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,749 miles a year.
Has S30 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 HCA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 HCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 HCA find?
S30 HCA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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