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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S47 JSLMOT history

S47 JSL is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

S47 JSL white 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 Oct 2021
Mileage
190,292 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 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
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S47 JSL was last recorded at 190,292 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2015: 181,818 miles, lower than 181,861 miles on 19 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,149 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
4,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,292 miles
  • 2020 – 190,149 miles
  • 2019 – 189,935 miles
  • 2018 – 189,580 miles
  • 2017 – 187,718 miles
  • 2016 – 184,793 miles
  • 2015 – 181,818 miles
  • 2014 – 177,911 miles
  • 2013 – 173,717 miles
  • 2012 – 170,325 miles
  • 2011 – 163,177 miles
  • 2010 – 154,641 miles
  • 2009 – 146,742 miles
  • 2008 – 135,330 miles
  • 2007 – 125,694 miles
  • 2006 – 112,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,292 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody corroded

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail190,292 miles (+143)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,292 miles
    Test number
    696474035514
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  2. Pass190,149 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,149 miles
    Test number
    755274525998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail190,144 miles (+209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,144 miles
    Test number
    318693361176
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust it (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass189,935 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,935 miles
    Test number
    470498896500
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail189,923 miles (+343)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,923 miles
    Test number
    589548124172
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass189,580 miles (+1,862)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    189,580 miles
    Test number
    691554408499
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass187,718 miles (+2,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    187,718 miles
    Test number
    780562768227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  8. Pass184,793 miles (+2,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    184,793 miles
    Test number
    854886956193
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass181,818 miles (-43)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    181,818 miles
    Test number
    266713545157
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail181,861 miles (+3,950)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,861 miles
    Test number
    757979135144
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass177,911 miles (+4,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    177,911 miles
    Test number
    688472944101
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass173,717 miles (+3,392)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    173,717 miles
    Test number
    407137813149
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  13. Pass170,325 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    170,325 miles
    Test number
    388156652440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,177 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    163,177 miles
    Test number
    966853771219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,641 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    154,641 miles
    Test number
    343407570272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass146,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    146,742 miles
    Test number
    110779879283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,742 miles (+11,412)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,742 miles
    Test number
    421699879232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass135,330 miles (+9,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    542466168253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,694 miles (+13,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    231592447461
    • NoteOrriganal num plates in boot

  20. Pass112,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    690588976187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,520 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    690728976183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about S47 JSL

Does S47 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 JSL expired on 12 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 JSL?
The MOT on S47 JSL expired on 12 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 JSL done?
S47 JSL was recorded at 190,292 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 4,995 miles a year.
Has S47 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 JSL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S47 JSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 JSL find?
S47 JSL failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central, and 11 more.

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