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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S44 CJGMOT history

S44 CJG is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 288,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S44 CJG 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 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
288,596 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 CJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 CJG was last recorded at 288,596 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
281,033 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,563 miles
Average per year
10,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 288,596 miles
  • 2025 – 281,033 miles
  • 2024 – 268,901 miles
  • 2023 – 257,518 miles
  • 2022 – 246,797 miles
  • 2021 – 235,067 miles
  • 2020 – 223,357 miles
  • 2019 – 211,298 miles
  • 2018 – 199,008 miles
  • 2013 – 196,194 miles
  • 2012 – 186,125 miles
  • 2011 – 175,713 miles
  • 2010 – 164,255 miles
  • 2009 – 154,167 miles
  • 2008 – 133,719 miles
  • 2007 – 104,443 miles
  • 2006 – 82,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail288,596 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to inner wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to chassis/bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to chassis/bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Chassis rails corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belts and mounts missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Both nearside and offside inner wheel arches/ inner door shuts heavily corroded outside of prescribed area

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail288,596 miles (+7,563)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,596 miles
    Test number
    633652805448
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to inner wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to chassis/bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to chassis/bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts and mounts missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Both nearside and offside inner wheel arches/ inner door shuts heavily corroded outside of prescribed area

  2. Pass281,033 miles (+12,132)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    281,033 miles
    Test number
    371683484662
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass268,901 miles (+11,383)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    268,901 miles
    Test number
    277012640115
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals has light mist of oil

  4. Pass257,518 miles (+10,721)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    257,518 miles
    Test number
    450983534238
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking

  5. Pass246,797 miles (+11,730)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    246,797 miles
    Test number
    431403081891
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at damper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
    • AdvisoryRear Seatbelts removed at time of test

  6. Pass235,067 miles (+11,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    235,067 miles
    Test number
    826568249859
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass223,357 miles (+12,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    223,357 miles
    Test number
    872235246207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass211,298 miles (+12,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    211,298 miles
    Test number
    254074803810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass199,008 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    199,008 miles
    Test number
    902296835064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass196,194 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    196,194 miles
    Test number
    545828523064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,125 miles (+10,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    186,125 miles
    Test number
    566508332033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass175,713 miles (+11,458)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    175,713 miles
    Test number
    635955031070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFan belt worn

  13. Pass164,255 miles (+10,088)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    164,255 miles
    Test number
    802531440090
    • NoteCentre seat belt stalk in poor condition
    • NoteRear wheel arches corroded

  14. Pass154,167 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    154,167 miles
    Test number
    711708739007
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Fail154,158 miles (+20,439)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,158 miles
    Test number
    162677439414
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  16. Pass133,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,719 miles
    Test number
    464471378026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail133,719 miles (+29,276)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,719 miles
    Test number
    103977868485
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,443 miles (+1,089)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    684305497040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail103,354 miles (+21,215)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,354 miles
    Test number
    152183987015
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass82,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    374936286082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S44 CJG

Does S44 CJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 CJG expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 CJG?
The MOT on S44 CJG expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 CJG done?
S44 CJG was recorded at 288,596 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,367 miles a year.
Has S44 CJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 CJG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 CJG 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 S44 CJG find?
S44 CJG failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole to inner wheel arch/body; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole to chassis/bumper, and 11 more.

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