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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S38 RADMOT history

S38 RAD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S38 RAD 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,356 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 RAD
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 RAD was last recorded at 184,356 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,354 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,356 miles
  • 2025 – 175,342 miles
  • 2019 – 165,684 miles
  • 2018 – 163,247 miles
  • 2017 – 157,249 miles
  • 2016 – 152,528 miles
  • 2014 – 140,987 miles
  • 2013 – 129,549 miles
  • 2012 – 116,428 miles
  • 2011 – 111,923 miles
  • 2010 – 108,184 miles
  • 2009 – 102,305 miles
  • 2008 – 96,727 miles
  • 2007 – 91,673 miles
  • 2006 – 84,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,356 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm slightly bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rubber worn and slightly split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,356 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,356 miles
    Test number
    198240184447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,354 miles (+9,012)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,354 miles
    Test number
    472488975868
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass175,342 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,342 miles
    Test number
    775495615397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rubber worn and slightly split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail175,331 miles (+9,647)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,331 miles
    Test number
    575933585936
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rubber worn and slightly split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass165,684 miles (+2,437)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,684 miles
    Test number
    634529867864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner wheel arch has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rear arch has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has minor corrosion

  6. Pass163,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,247 miles
    Test number
    444858381207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,247 miles (+5,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,247 miles
    Test number
    265942068949
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass157,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,249 miles
    Test number
    434957061216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,249 miles (+4,721)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,249 miles
    Test number
    351845073477
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass152,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,528 miles
    Test number
    658384264936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,528 miles (+11,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,528 miles
    Test number
    205257601811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail140,987 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,987 miles
    Test number
    468136434450
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  13. Pass140,987 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,987 miles
    Test number
    469676034382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    605833433335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,549 miles (+7,267)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    498176913475
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass122,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    278088723045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,282 miles (+5,854)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    609915813046
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass116,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    187770212418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail116,827 miles (+4,904)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    976260012007
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass111,923 miles (+3,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,923 miles
    Test number
    767091521059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass108,184 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    994539310056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,305 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    154001529065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,303 miles (+5,576)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    322050729066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass96,727 miles (+5,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    870568008006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass91,673 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    103043827017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,669 miles (+7,623)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    710572927006
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/side spot light not working

  27. Pass84,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,046 miles
    Test number
    914541716077
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S38 RAD

Does S38 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 RAD is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 RAD?
The MOT on S38 RAD is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 RAD done?
S38 RAD was recorded at 184,356 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has S38 RAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 RAD has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 RAD 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 RAD find?
S38 RAD passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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