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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S40 SYAMOT history

S40 SYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

S40 SYA blue 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 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
167,584 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SYA was last recorded at 167,584 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,017 miles · 21 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
7,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,584 miles
  • 2021 – 167,017 miles
  • 2020 – 164,649 miles
  • 2019 – 156,153 miles
  • 2017 – 143,858 miles
  • 2016 – 133,198 miles
  • 2015 – 126,562 miles
  • 2014 – 114,960 miles
  • 2013 – 110,096 miles
  • 2012 – 99,868 miles
  • 2011 – 95,932 miles
  • 2010 – 87,141 miles
  • 2009 – 73,353 miles
  • 2008 – 65,174 miles
  • 2007 – 54,219 miles
  • 2006 – 42,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,584 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded not excessive

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 Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Handbrake only just met limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Possible slight noise offside front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Side steps corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,584 miles (+567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    697679219286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded not excessive

  2. Pass167,017 miles (+2,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,017 miles
    Test number
    430778645972
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  3. Pass164,649 miles (+8,496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,649 miles
    Test number
    331527120802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,153 miles (+12,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,153 miles
    Test number
    108691954506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,858 miles (+63)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,858 miles
    Test number
    976290191563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met limits
    • AdvisoryPossible slight noise offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySide steps corroding
    • AdvisoryVarous places and brake pipes coated in protective cover
    • AdvisoryVarous places starting to corrode chassis/body ect

  6. Fail143,795 miles (+10,597)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,795 miles
    Test number
    619345255864
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met limits
    • AdvisoryPossible slight noise offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySide steps corroding
    • AdvisoryVarous places and brake pipes coated in protective cover
    • AdvisoryVarous places starting to corrode chassis/body ect

  7. Pass133,198 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,198 miles
    Test number
    929213170259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis section corroded not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis section corroded from the middle of the vehicle backwards but not excessive at time of test

  8. Fail133,191 miles (+6,629)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    185782519950
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section by the cross section (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis section corroded not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis section corroded from the middle of the vehicle backwards but not excessive at time of test

  9. Pass126,562 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    677194494001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,748 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    487245985057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,960 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    439105284026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    399791803100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,095 miles (+10,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    997498893093
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass99,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,868 miles
    Test number
    417067782040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,867 miles (+3,935)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    536797182077
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  16. Pass95,932 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,932 miles
    Test number
    196216991059
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail95,931 miles (+8,790)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    906934591082
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass87,141 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    953637190003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,748 miles (+13,395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    841033780004
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,353 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    294521699018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,174 miles (+10,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    122227088046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass54,219 miles (+12,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    194957517105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass42,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    842300806168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S40 SYA

Does S40 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 SYA expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 SYA?
The MOT on S40 SYA expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 SYA done?
S40 SYA was recorded at 167,584 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 7,843 miles a year.
Has S40 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SYA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S40 SYA 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 SYA find?
S40 SYA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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