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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

S40 MESMOT history

S40 MES is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S40 MES grey 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,162 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MES was last recorded at 191,162 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 9,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,677 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,485 miles
Average per year
9,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,162 miles
  • 2025 – 181,677 miles
  • 2024 – 163,376 miles
  • 2023 – 157,868 miles
  • 2021 – 144,860 miles
  • 2020 – 139,347 miles
  • 2019 – 133,377 miles
  • 2018 – 123,980 miles
  • 2017 – 115,327 miles
  • 2016 – 107,390 miles
  • 2015 – 101,369 miles
  • 2014 – 89,903 miles
  • 2013 – 76,069 miles
  • 2012 – 58,936 miles
  • 2011 – 36,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,162 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

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.

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,162 miles (+9,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,162 miles
    Test number
    746245702951
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

  2. Pass181,677 miles (+18,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,677 miles
    Test number
    443197436959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass163,376 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,376 miles
    Test number
    442351714106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Fail163,373 miles (+5,505)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,373 miles
    Test number
    811932483731
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass157,868 miles (+13,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,868 miles
    Test number
    500635747427
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust.

  6. Pass144,860 miles (+5,513)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,860 miles
    Test number
    677975869514
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,347 miles
    Test number
    791888718410
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower inner wishbone bushes slightly weak (rears)

  8. Fail139,347 miles (+5,970)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,347 miles
    Test number
    838056905006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower inner wishbone bushes slightly weak (rears)

  9. Pass133,377 miles (+9,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,377 miles
    Test number
    372148627880
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

  10. Pass123,980 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    132453395289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,327 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    640249684210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    264801129669
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear upper inner wishbone bush

  13. Fail107,390 miles (+6,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    971738490563
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear upper inner wishbone bush

  14. Pass101,369 miles (+11,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    599586135269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    389809954234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,903 miles (+13,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    676408854217
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,069 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    547220023252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear seat clip cover missing

  18. Fail76,069 miles (+17,133)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    186869013255
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear seat clip cover missing

  19. Pass58,936 miles (+22,902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    227745062430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass36,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    949768411072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 MES

Does S40 MES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MES is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MES?
The MOT on S40 MES is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MES done?
S40 MES was recorded at 191,162 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 9,990 miles a year.
Has S40 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MES has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 MES 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 S40 MES find?
S40 MES passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; underside muddy.

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