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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S42 LRHMOT history

S42 LRH is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S42 LRH 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,755 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 LRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 LRH was last recorded at 151,755 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,689 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,755 miles
  • 2025 – 151,689 miles
  • 2024 – 151,274 miles
  • 2023 – 151,238 miles
  • 2021 – 151,169 miles
  • 2019 – 140,568 miles
  • 2018 – 130,391 miles
  • 2017 – 114,986 miles
  • 2016 – 106,468 miles
  • 2015 – 103,089 miles
  • 2014 – 100,418 miles
  • 2013 – 98,250 miles
  • 2012 – 96,183 miles
  • 2011 – 94,161 miles
  • 2010 – 92,207 miles
  • 2009 – 89,325 miles
  • 2008 – 84,399 miles
  • 2007 – 78,193 miles
  • 2006 – 74,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area in the arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,755 miles
    Test number
    603875600391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area in the arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

  2. Fail151,755 miles (+66)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,755 miles
    Test number
    469978153310
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area in the arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

  3. Fail151,689 miles (+415)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    526259494545
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,274 miles (+36)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,274 miles
    Test number
    534478299494
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear bump stops missing

  5. Pass151,238 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,238 miles
    Test number
    499045199396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing

  6. Pass151,169 miles (+10,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,169 miles
    Test number
    599508874850
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass140,568 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    637426216937
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bind o/s/f wheel

  8. Fail140,568 miles (+10,177)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    928467601955
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bind o/s/f wheel

  9. Pass130,391 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,391 miles
    Test number
    836507433311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  10. Fail130,390 miles (+15,404)11 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    965373286339
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3mm wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  11. Pass114,986 miles (+8,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    792295585918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill excessively corroded in places but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill excessively corroded in places but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

  12. Pass106,468 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    175925885459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,089 miles (+2,671)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,089 miles
    Test number
    477046575160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass100,418 miles (+51)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    296260144167
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail100,367 miles (+2,117)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    835945834148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteHDC light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTC light on

  16. Pass98,250 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    529061143166
    • NoteOffside rear suspension stop missing
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail98,248 miles (+2,065)7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    245903333440
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteHDC Light lit
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear suspension stop missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake contaminated by oil
    • NoteTC light lit

  18. Pass96,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    249075932432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,183 miles (+2,022)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    528815032185
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass94,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    925610631179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,161 miles (+1,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    368279721175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass92,207 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    380902030106
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail92,207 miles (+2,882)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    581571630121
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass89,325 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    501618729197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,399 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    254825438173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,193 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    963347937184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,571 miles
    Test number
    614708436180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S42 LRH

Does S42 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 LRH is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 LRH?
The MOT on S42 LRH is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 LRH done?
S42 LRH was recorded at 151,755 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has S42 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 LRH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 LRH 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 LRH find?
S42 LRH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area in the arch; offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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