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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,950 cc

S42 GKNMOT history

S42 GKN is a green petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S42 GKN green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,747 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S42 GKN was last recorded at 142,747 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,331 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
4,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,747 miles
  • 2025 – 140,331 miles
  • 2024 – 136,616 miles
  • 2023 – 128,206 miles
  • 2022 – 127,754 miles
  • 2020 – 120,850 miles
  • 2019 – 117,158 miles
  • 2018 – 108,924 miles
  • 2017 – 107,127 miles
  • 2016 – 102,776 miles
  • 2015 – 96,936 miles
  • 2014 – 92,870 miles
  • 2013 – 90,752 miles
  • 2012 – 88,687 miles
  • 2011 – 84,636 miles
  • 2010 – 78,382 miles
  • 2009 – 73,864 miles
  • 2008 – 68,856 miles
  • 2007 – 56,351 miles
  • 2006 – 51,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,747 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,747 miles (+2,416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,747 miles
    Test number
    184129254651
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass140,331 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    798497700847
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass136,616 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    589877931960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,206 miles (+452)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    241362757375
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components have age related corrosion
  5. Pass127,754 miles (+6,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    955393083283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass120,850 miles (+3,692)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,850 miles
    Test number
    363926492383
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,158 miles (+8,234)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    366495675939
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff oil leak, but not contaminating brakes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight steering free play detected, steering box fitted
  8. Pass108,924 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,924 miles
    Test number
    563691273228
    • 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))
  9. Pass107,127 miles (+4,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    472725717965
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front end border line pass (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front end border line pass (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most border line pass (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass102,776 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    892956974519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,766 miles (+5,830)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,766 miles
    Test number
    339928634432
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass96,936 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    165500085143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,870 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    175976574197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,752 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    286071073408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,687 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    285251782121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,636 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    155146461122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,382 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    973448460111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,864 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,864 miles
    Test number
    364293079104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    633913088115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail68,856 miles (+12,505)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    652662988158
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass56,351 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    660699577043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    322431786077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 GKN

Does S42 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 GKN expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 GKN?
The MOT on S42 GKN expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 GKN done?
S42 GKN was recorded at 142,747 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,429 miles a year.
Has S42 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 GKN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 GKN 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 S42 GKN find?
S42 GKN failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.

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