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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S3 FARMOT history

S3 FAR is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 182,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S3 FAR red 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,324 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FAR was last recorded at 182,324 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,324 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,324 miles
  • 2025 – 180,818 miles
  • 2023 – 179,254 miles
  • 2022 – 177,524 miles
  • 2021 – 174,567 miles
  • 2020 – 171,696 miles
  • 2019 – 164,136 miles
  • 2018 – 157,728 miles
  • 2017 – 151,253 miles
  • 2016 – 144,159 miles
  • 2015 – 138,229 miles
  • 2014 – 131,595 miles
  • 2013 – 126,094 miles
  • 2012 – 120,620 miles
  • 2011 – 113,888 miles
  • 2010 – 108,118 miles
  • 2009 – 99,161 miles
  • 2008 – 91,591 miles
  • 2007 – 84,432 miles
  • 2006 – 73,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,324 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,324 miles
    Test number
    201875703647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,324 miles (+1,506)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,324 miles
    Test number
    646667557574
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,818 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,818 miles
    Test number
    778532378600
    • AdvisoryNearside bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,807 miles (+1,553)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,807 miles
    Test number
    266661188756
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,254 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,254 miles
    Test number
    754250461448
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail179,254 miles (+8)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,254 miles
    Test number
    126184901413
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Fail179,246 miles (+1,722)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,246 miles
    Test number
    173509234116
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component leaking anti roll ram leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  8. Pass177,524 miles (+10)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,524 miles
    Test number
    748356758528
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail177,514 miles (+2,947)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,514 miles
    Test number
    450576245806
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both lamps amber. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn Parking brake handle inside car. (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush on radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush on radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, o/s/r and n/s/r corroding around missing rear bump stops. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass174,567 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,567 miles
    Test number
    320268154230
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Upper radiator hose.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f and n/s/f front slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis legs corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail174,560 miles (+2,864)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,560 miles
    Test number
    989756320735
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator comes on instead of sidelight (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Upper radiator hose.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f and n/s/f front slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis legs corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass171,696 miles (+7,560)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,696 miles
    Test number
    412467203052
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass164,136 miles (+6,408)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    226929733672
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass157,728 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,728 miles
    Test number
    941349237316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  15. Fail157,721 miles (+6,468)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,721 miles
    Test number
    723308520675
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass151,253 miles (+7,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,253 miles
    Test number
    544848878174
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass144,159 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,159 miles
    Test number
    775021735931
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Legs (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Fail144,156 miles (+5,927)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,156 miles
    Test number
    171559754084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Legs (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass138,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    876253335071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail138,229 miles (+6,634)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    127711125438
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass131,595 miles (+5,501)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    468722424025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in front antiroll bar mounting "D" bushes
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  22. Pass126,094 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,094 miles
    Test number
    367243643002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,620 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    869334352089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,888 miles (+5,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,888 miles
    Test number
    938447241088
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass108,118 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    431043940037
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail108,116 miles (+8,955)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    560702440088
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass99,161 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    401389529016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail91,591 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    713529738072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass91,591 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    763559838060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass84,432 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    933778837092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass73,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    673917836013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FAR

Does S3 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FAR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FAR?
The MOT on S3 FAR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FAR done?
S3 FAR was recorded at 182,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
Has S3 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FAR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FAR 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 S3 FAR find?
S3 FAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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