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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

S40 NLSMOT history

S40 NLS is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S40 NLS silver 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,472 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 NLS was last recorded at 151,472 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,261 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,211 miles
Average per year
6,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,472 miles
  • 2024 – 147,261 miles
  • 2023 – 138,176 miles
  • 2022 – 131,018 miles
  • 2021 – 124,165 miles
  • 2020 – 118,436 miles
  • 2019 – 112,347 miles
  • 2017 – 102,130 miles
  • 2016 – 91,849 miles
  • 2015 – 84,459 miles
  • 2014 – 77,578 miles
  • 2013 – 67,521 miles
  • 2012 – 57,577 miles
  • 2011 – 46,500 miles
  • 2010 – 36,577 miles
  • 2009 – 29,962 miles
  • 2008 – 29,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,472 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends worn
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,472 miles (+4,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    770053516129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends worn
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,261 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    357021093062
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail147,243 miles (+9,067)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,243 miles
    Test number
    944570077890
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch is bent and cant latch
    • AdvisoryHandbrake motor is noisy

  4. Pass138,176 miles (+7,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,176 miles
    Test number
    969560451771
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,018 miles (+6,853)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    721043028847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,165 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,165 miles
    Test number
    641094096663
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,436 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    861279318830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,347 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    234566006679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,130 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    705187797025
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail102,127 miles (+3,056)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    199804106495
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass99,071 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    578973448443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,849 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    865533320531
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on eges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  13. Fail91,849 miles (+7,390)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    294938791051
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on eges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass84,459 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    649531675019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    295644334121
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in a protective film,slight smoke on accelleration

  16. Fail77,578 miles (+10,057)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    708623834133
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in a protective film,slight smoke on accelleration

  17. Fail67,521 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,521 miles
    Test number
    199580043117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass67,521 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,521 miles
    Test number
    316430543175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,577 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    656183922121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,500 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,500 miles
    Test number
    115080641156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,577 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    194528030161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,962 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    550021199055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,910 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    273034758126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,907 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    852711658137
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about S40 NLS

Does S40 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 NLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 NLS?
The MOT on S40 NLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 NLS done?
S40 NLS was recorded at 151,472 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
Has S40 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NLS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 NLS 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 NLS find?
S40 NLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends worn; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes are worn.

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