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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S42 TWEMOT history

S42 TWE is a green diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S42 TWE green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,539 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 TWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 TWE was last recorded at 166,539 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,482 miles · 10 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
5,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,539 miles
  • 2023 – 166,482 miles
  • 2022 – 166,481 miles
  • 2021 – 163,817 miles
  • 2019 – 159,280 miles
  • 2018 – 156,889 miles
  • 2017 – 154,105 miles
  • 2016 – 145,547 miles
  • 2015 – 137,733 miles
  • 2014 – 121,402 miles
  • 2013 – 102,601 miles
  • 2012 – 93,470 miles
  • 2011 – 89,866 miles
  • 2010 – 87,058 miles
  • 2009 – 79,306 miles
  • 2008 – 70,655 miles
  • 2007 – 64,771 miles
  • 2006 – 58,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak engine, gearbox and steeringbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,539 miles (+57)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,539 miles
    Test number
    860033241887
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass166,482 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,482 miles
    Test number
    728112082490
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail166,481 miles (+2,664)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,481 miles
    Test number
    489979190798
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass163,817 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,817 miles
    Test number
    648888942182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,280 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,280 miles
    Test number
    885117409210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,889 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,889 miles
    Test number
    434283648299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass154,105 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,105 miles
    Test number
    916234514801
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine, gearbox and steeringbox

  8. Fail154,101 miles (+8,554)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,101 miles
    Test number
    682943632090
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine, gearbox and steeringbox

  9. Pass145,547 miles (+7,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,547 miles
    Test number
    431049298581
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass137,733 miles (+16,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,733 miles
    Test number
    929520815155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass121,402 miles (+18,801)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,402 miles
    Test number
    465888894019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScreen wash light on

  12. Pass102,601 miles (+9,131)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,601 miles
    Test number
    547744993099
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass93,470 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,470 miles
    Test number
    319377892065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,866 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    718617861049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,058 miles (+7,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    184511720012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass79,306 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    622516429081
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt cover missing

  17. Fail79,219 miles (+8,564)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    793282729029
    • FailureFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt cover missing

  18. Pass70,655 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    432168828060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,650 miles (+5,879)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    342904428059
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass64,771 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    663482037016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    324947526084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 TWE

Does S42 TWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 TWE is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 TWE?
The MOT on S42 TWE is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 TWE done?
S42 TWE was recorded at 166,539 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,344 miles a year.
Has S42 TWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 TWE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S42 TWE 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 TWE find?
S42 TWE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.

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