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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S3 OTUMOT history

S3 OTU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

S3 OTU black 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 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
209,191 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OTU was last recorded at 209,191 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 10,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,169 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,022 miles
Average per year
10,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,191 miles
  • 2023 – 199,169 miles
  • 2022 – 192,077 miles
  • 2021 – 184,089 miles
  • 2020 – 177,750 miles
  • 2019 – 171,112 miles
  • 2018 – 158,743 miles
  • 2017 – 143,432 miles
  • 2016 – 132,074 miles
  • 2015 – 120,352 miles
  • 2014 – 107,319 miles
  • 2013 – 98,913 miles
  • 2012 – 78,938 miles
  • 2011 – 59,388 miles
  • 2010 – 41,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,191 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel tank cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,191 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    209,191 miles
    Test number
    377320772251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,169 miles (+196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,169 miles
    Test number
    181843030750
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail198,973 miles (+6,896)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,973 miles
    Test number
    607570935420
    • MajorCentral Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel pipe insecure catching in front driveshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner wishbone bushes(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    192,077 miles
    Test number
    977514783184
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail192,077 miles (+7,988)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,077 miles
    Test number
    662291936653
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,089 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,089 miles
    Test number
    166554905285
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail184,089 miles (+6,339)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,089 miles
    Test number
    872441525181
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass177,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,750 miles
    Test number
    180255821125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail177,750 miles (+6,638)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,750 miles
    Test number
    747566638372
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass171,112 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,112 miles
    Test number
    379040321254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,955 miles (+12,212)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,955 miles
    Test number
    931588560379
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,743 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,743 miles
    Test number
    839226524902
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail158,732 miles (+15,300)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,732 miles
    Test number
    897629351215
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass143,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    478604028292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight play.

  15. Fail143,432 miles (+11,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    334606150079
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight play.

  16. Pass132,074 miles (+11,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    197974987447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,352 miles (+13,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,352 miles
    Test number
    396935765003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,319 miles (+8,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    985170774033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass98,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    398610383009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail98,910 miles (+19,972)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    329160983056
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail78,938 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,938 miles
    Test number
    136821382086
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass78,938 miles (+19,550)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,938 miles
    Test number
    946671382086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass59,388 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,388 miles
    Test number
    676167581001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,101 miles (+17,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    199810681083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass41,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    882576070076
    • NoteRear seat belts, visual check only due to fitting of child seats.

Questions about S3 OTU

Does S3 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 OTU expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 OTU?
The MOT on S3 OTU expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 OTU done?
S3 OTU was recorded at 209,191 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 10,792 miles a year.
Has S3 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OTU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 OTU 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 OTU find?
S3 OTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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