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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S38 GKNMOT history

S38 GKN is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

S38 GKN blue 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 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
143,422 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 GKN was last recorded at 143,422 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2019: 138,474 miles, lower than 167,616 miles on 18 May 2018.

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
141,765 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,657 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,422 miles
  • 2022 – 141,765 miles
  • 2021 – 141,318 miles
  • 2020 – 140,638 miles
  • 2019 – 138,474 miles
  • 2018 – 167,616 miles
  • 2016 – 135,664 miles
  • 2015 – 132,894 miles
  • 2014 – 132,073 miles
  • 2012 – 126,791 miles
  • 2011 – 121,981 miles
  • 2010 – 118,529 miles
  • 2009 – 111,340 miles
  • 2008 – 104,134 miles
  • 2007 – 99,407 miles
  • 2006 – 94,687 miles
  • 2005 – 89,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,422 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear HUB SEAL WEEPING
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower sidelight not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,422 miles (+1,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,422 miles
    Test number
    610037833249
    • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear HUB SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

  2. Pass141,765 miles (+447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    157923667031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL PINS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear HUB SEAL DAMP
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,318 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,318 miles
    Test number
    786759382469
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track bar end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track bar end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hubseal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foot well slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail141,318 miles (+680)1 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,318 miles
    Test number
    905980380554
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track bar end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track bar end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hubseal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foot well slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass140,638 miles (+2,164)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,638 miles
    Test number
    928989479801
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox cooler pipes have slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slider splines worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside is muddy

  6. Pass138,474 miles (-29,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    538927734101
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal damaged but not leaking

  7. Pass167,616 miles (+31,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,616 miles
    Test number
    858309515394
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass135,664 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,664 miles
    Test number
    880801321384
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass132,894 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,894 miles
    Test number
    966220583663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight not working

  10. Fail132,888 miles (+815)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    364879339497
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight not working

  11. Pass132,073 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    145627234394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,777 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    157875014493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear prop joint worn

  13. Pass131,777 miles (+4,986)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    359685014090
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear prop joint worn

  14. Pass126,791 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,791 miles
    Test number
    248386842348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail126,787 miles (+4,806)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    665151742399
    • FailureCentre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureCentre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass121,981 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    128314891294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,675 miles (+3,146)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,675 miles
    Test number
    385970181242
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass118,529 miles (+173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    542245900388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteWelded repairs for mot undersealed heavily

  19. Fail118,356 miles (+7,016)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,356 miles
    Test number
    554678490291
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass111,340 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    703351009367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn

  21. Fail111,320 miles (+7,186)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    423501609457
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn

  22. Pass104,134 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    683643708333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,087 miles (+4,680)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,087 miles
    Test number
    754158498250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass99,407 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    904750307342
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass94,687 miles (+5,038)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    744150406328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass89,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    591334095216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 GKN

Does S38 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 GKN expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 GKN?
The MOT on S38 GKN expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 GKN done?
S38 GKN was recorded at 143,422 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has S38 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 GKN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S38 GKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 GKN find?
S38 GKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: both outer sills have corrosion; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on rear axle; nearside rear hub seal weeping, and 2 more.

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