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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S35 LGCMOT history

S35 LGC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

S35 LGC 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 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
162,423 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 LGC was last recorded at 162,423 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2009: 27,245 miles, lower than 90,369 miles on 11 Nov 2008.
  • 18 Apr 2023: 162,270 miles, lower than 164,201 miles on 23 Apr 2022.

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
162,270 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,423 miles
  • 2022 – 164,201 miles
  • 2021 – 157,218 miles
  • 2020 – 149,266 miles
  • 2018 – 139,185 miles
  • 2017 – 130,914 miles
  • 2016 – 125,148 miles
  • 2015 – 122,069 miles
  • 2014 – 120,239 miles
  • 2013 – 115,078 miles
  • 2012 – 109,594 miles
  • 2011 – 108,632 miles
  • 2010 – 102,370 miles
  • 2009 – 27,245 miles
  • 2008 – 90,369 miles
  • 2007 – 84,071 miles
  • 2006 – 77,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,423 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to inner arch, upper area.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded / broken but not likely to cause tank to become insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rusty under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,423 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,423 miles
    Test number
    264579982826
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to inner arch, upper area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded / broken but not likely to cause tank to become insecure
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail162,270 miles (-1,931)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,270 miles
    Test number
    731015803673
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light stays on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure loose light unit (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower fixing bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens smashed. shows white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rear stabiliser link excessive movement in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to inner arch, upper area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded / broken but not likely to cause tank to become insecure
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass164,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,201 miles
    Test number
    902958733718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout under side

  4. Fail164,201 miles (+6,983)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,201 miles
    Test number
    713117127459
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout under side

  5. Pass157,218 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,218 miles
    Test number
    854180819561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    935500031763
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under vehicle

  7. Fail149,261 miles (+10,076)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,261 miles
    Test number
    126840853115
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under vehicle

  8. Pass139,185 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,185 miles
    Test number
    646967363648
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under vehicle

  9. Fail139,184 miles (+8,270)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,184 miles
    Test number
    577992443947
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. o/s front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under vehicle

  10. Pass130,914 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    632702077323
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail130,902 miles (+5,754)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,902 miles
    Test number
    922488723498
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass125,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    880996606765
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail125,148 miles (+3,079)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    110203698370
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass122,069 miles (+1,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    298606825415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass120,239 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,239 miles
    Test number
    496181504112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front outrigger slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner brake pads but piston looks far out

  16. Fail120,224 miles (+5,146)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,224 miles
    Test number
    185141304111
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front outrigger slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner brake pads but piston looks far out

  17. Pass115,078 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    655487683068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,594 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,594 miles
    Test number
    807238862000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,632 miles (+6,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    466018211438
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass102,370 miles (+75,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,370 miles
    Test number
    842840420345
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing.

  21. Pass27,245 miles (-63,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    273939209303
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass90,369 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    942706118327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,071 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    214639817324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront bumper cracked

  24. Pass84,071 miles (+6,224)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    484419517373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront bumper cracked

  25. Pass77,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    190382726329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 LGC

Does S35 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 LGC expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 LGC?
The MOT on S35 LGC expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 LGC done?
S35 LGC was recorded at 162,423 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has S35 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 LGC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S35 LGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S35 LGC find?
S35 LGC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front corrosion to inner arch, upper area.; offside rear fuel tank strap corroded / broken but not likely to cause tank to become insecure, and 1 more.

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