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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S46 VATMOT history

S46 VAT is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

S46 VAT 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 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
139,430 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 VAT
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
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 VAT was last recorded at 139,430 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 5,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,675 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,755 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,430 miles
  • 2023 – 133,675 miles
  • 2022 – 123,984 miles
  • 2021 – 116,559 miles
  • 2019 – 108,807 miles
  • 2018 – 95,027 miles
  • 2017 – 94,381 miles
  • 2016 – 93,911 miles
  • 2014 – 88,686 miles
  • 2013 – 85,470 miles
  • 2012 – 81,186 miles
  • 2011 – 76,829 miles
  • 2010 – 71,787 miles
  • 2009 – 67,693 miles
  • 2008 – 63,772 miles
  • 2007 – 58,611 miles
  • 2006 – 54,072 miles
  • 2005 – 47,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,430 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,430 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    561148344206
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,675 miles (+9,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    512790504533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,984 miles (+7,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    490663282293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass116,559 miles (+7,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    271356514321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,807 miles
    Test number
    578535417416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail108,807 miles (+13,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,807 miles
    Test number
    922142330860
    • Repaired at testWheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,027 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    696165500761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,025 miles (+644)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    164151975636
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,381 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,381 miles
    Test number
    559770670145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,379 miles (+468)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    355080640388
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

  11. Pass93,911 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,911 miles
    Test number
    159519179012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body of car have a slight film of oil

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    944372140132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    985233867430
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass88,686 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    386921534261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,685 miles (+3,215)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    898875924271
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass85,470 miles (+4,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,470 miles
    Test number
    797310253245
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered with film of oil

  17. Pass81,186 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    728183032260
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass76,829 miles (+5,042)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    595575431255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note2 x rear discs in poor condition

  19. Pass71,787 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,787 miles
    Test number
    314789220466
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s n/s sills at rear slight corrosion ( vehicle structure )

  20. Fail71,787 miles (+4,094)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,787 miles
    Test number
    542999920230
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s n/s sills at rear slight corrosion ( vehicle structure )

  21. Pass67,693 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    571703139208
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass63,772 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    302810448495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass58,611 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    982163037281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,072 miles (+6,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    644725836261
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass47,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    683215745298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 VAT

Does S46 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 VAT expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 VAT?
The MOT on S46 VAT expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 VAT done?
S46 VAT was recorded at 139,430 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has S46 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 VAT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S46 VAT 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 S46 VAT find?
S46 VAT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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