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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S38 DWWMOT history

S38 DWW is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S38 DWW 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 DWW
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
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 DWW was last recorded at 141,178 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,504 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,178 miles
  • 2025 – 137,504 miles
  • 2024 – 136,319 miles
  • 2023 – 134,010 miles
  • 2018 – 130,995 miles
  • 2016 – 122,604 miles
  • 2015 – 122,099 miles
  • 2012 – 113,598 miles
  • 2011 – 104,778 miles
  • 2010 – 95,582 miles
  • 2009 – 86,398 miles
  • 2008 – 77,785 miles
  • 2007 – 69,455 miles
  • 2006 – 59,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,178 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S and O/S body SILS corroded to excess - Non structural - Under driver's and passenger door's
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,178 miles (+3,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    658855470143
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S body SILS corroded to excess - Non structural - Under driver's and passenger door's
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,504 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    307236925762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,319 miles (+2,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,319 miles
    Test number
    553116272259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,010 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    895570017862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,995 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    666064690865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,995 miles (+8,391)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    738445939598
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass122,604 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    914291643061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass122,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    596568745021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,099 miles (+8,501)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    117224745450
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass113,598 miles (+8,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    347820472401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass104,778 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,778 miles
    Test number
    219029351202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,582 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    702058750244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,398 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    750850469246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,785 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    594136558284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,455 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    161392467258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    310793066492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S38 DWW

Does S38 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 DWW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 DWW?
The MOT on S38 DWW is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 DWW done?
S38 DWW was recorded at 141,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has S38 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 DWW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S38 DWW 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 S38 DWW find?
S38 DWW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: n/s and o/s body sils corroded to excess - non structural - under driver's and passenger door's; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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