
Land Rover Discovery
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S43 JSLMOT history
S43 JSL is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 158,721 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 JSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 JSL was last recorded at 158,721 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,718 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,721 miles
- 2024 – 151,608 miles
- 2023 – 146,718 miles
- 2022 – 141,996 miles
- 2021 – 135,382 miles
- 2020 – 129,304 miles
- 2019 – 120,642 miles
- 2012 – 119,330 miles
- 2011 – 117,186 miles
- 2010 – 114,746 miles
- 2009 – 111,730 miles
- 2008 – 109,297 miles
- 2007 – 106,276 miles
- 2006 – 101,698 miles
- 2005 – 98,333 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,721 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 158,721 miles
- Test number
- 151224865259
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail158,718 miles (+7,110)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,718 miles
- Test number
- 658209160340
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,608 miles (+4)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 151,608 miles
- Test number
- 895893172590
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail151,604 miles (+4,886)1 dangerous9 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,604 miles
- Test number
- 312305453277
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment red rust stain corroded joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Steering locking device missing both sides track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar / inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar / inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass146,718 miles (+4,722)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 146,718 miles
- Test number
- 641363608030
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff leaking slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion
Pass141,996 miles (+6,614)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 141,996 miles
- Test number
- 544758122099
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,382 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,382 miles
- Test number
- 965573182277
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,380 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,380 miles
- Test number
- 658617095333
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,304 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 129,304 miles
- Test number
- 968003745471
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,299 miles (+8,657)5 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,299 miles
- Test number
- 715513958341
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,642 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 120,642 miles
- Test number
- 278357351942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,640 miles (+1,310)12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,640 miles
- Test number
- 745425026328
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,330 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 119,330 miles
- Test number
- 315599662277
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface corrosion to chassis / body and body mounting areas
- NoteSurface corrosion to some steel brake pipes
Fail119,327 miles (+2,141)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,327 miles
- Test number
- 979989162268
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface corrosion to chassis / body and body mounting areas
- NoteSurface corrosion to some steel brake pipes
Pass117,186 miles (+2,440)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 117,186 miles
- Test number
- 729325861263
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- NoteRear brake discs badly worn on inner faces
Pass114,746 miles (+3,016)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 114,746 miles
- Test number
- 351227330240
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion to parts of chassis
- NoteSlight wear rear brake discs
- NoteSurface corrosion to some steel b/pipes
Pass111,730 miles (+2,433)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 111,730 miles
- Test number
- 542336139220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion to both outer sills
- NoteRear no plate beginning to deteriorate
- NoteSurface corrosion to most parts of chassis
Pass109,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 109,297 miles
- Test number
- 444222058258
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail109,295 miles (+3,019)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,295 miles
- Test number
- 854942758208
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass106,276 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 106,276 miles
- Test number
- 783519117246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,274 miles (+4,576)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,274 miles
- Test number
- 564848617296
- FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Pass101,698 miles (+3,365)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 101,698 miles
- Test number
- 253074686164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight corrosion at rear mud flap mountings
- NoteSlight moovement at rear shock absorber top bushes
Pass98,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 98,333 miles
- Test number
- 373436985110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S43 JSL
- Does S43 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S43 JSL expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S43 JSL?
- The MOT on S43 JSL expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S43 JSL done?
- S43 JSL was recorded at 158,721 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 2,985 miles a year.
- Has S43 JSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 JSL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S43 JSL 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 S43 JSL find?
- S43 JSL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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