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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S47 UTWMOT history

S47 UTW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S47 UTW blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,856 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 UTW
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 UTW was last recorded at 196,856 miles on 15 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2005: 11,754 miles, lower than 111,748 miles on 3 Aug 2005.
  • 15 Jul 2026: 196,856 miles, lower than 238,825 miles on 15 Feb 2025.

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
238,825 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,856 miles
  • 2025 – 238,825 miles
  • 2024 – 238,793 miles
  • 2023 – 236,370 miles
  • 2022 – 232,182 miles
  • 2021 – 228,078 miles
  • 2020 – 223,873 miles
  • 2019 – 220,212 miles
  • 2018 – 212,613 miles
  • 2017 – 59,264 miles
  • 2016 – 203,514 miles
  • 2015 – 197,454 miles
  • 2014 – 191,227 miles
  • 2013 – 184,229 miles
  • 2012 – 177,207 miles
  • 2011 – 171,197 miles
  • 2010 – 162,233 miles
  • 2009 – 150,802 miles
  • 2008 – 140,421 miles
  • 2007 – 132,141 miles
  • 2006 – 121,178 miles
  • 2005 – 11,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,856 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underbody structure corroded

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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,856 miles (-41,969)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,856 miles
    Test number
    180884948332
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody structure corroded

  2. Pass238,825 miles (+32)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    238,825 miles
    Test number
    470370062636
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail238,793 miles (+2,423)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,793 miles
    Test number
    509897775171
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat mechanism is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in the steering column

  4. Pass236,370 miles (+4,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,370 miles
    Test number
    504927923195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass232,182 miles (+20)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    232,182 miles
    Test number
    403586282262
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail232,162 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,162 miles
    Test number
    997791521084
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,078 miles (+4,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    228,078 miles
    Test number
    285746965819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass223,873 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    223,873 miles
    Test number
    415595854073
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail223,867 miles (+3,655)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,867 miles
    Test number
    385343496412
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass220,212 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,212 miles
    Test number
    381417843504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass212,613 miles (+153,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    212,613 miles
    Test number
    716924583324
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  12. Pass59,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    982210363688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail208,409 miles (+4,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,409 miles
    Test number
    886188842575
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass203,514 miles (+6,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    203,514 miles
    Test number
    424117573529
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass197,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,454 miles
    Test number
    561880688251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail197,444 miles (+6,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,444 miles
    Test number
    173677738506
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass191,227 miles (+6,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    191,227 miles
    Test number
    539880084247
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvanced wear in drivers seat mechanism

  18. Pass184,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,229 miles
    Test number
    757361983292
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail184,221 miles (+7,014)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,221 miles
    Test number
    619231983228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass177,207 miles (+6,010)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,207 miles
    Test number
    697121092203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight lift in both front suspension top mountings

  21. Pass171,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    171,197 miles
    Test number
    329788411203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail171,197 miles (+8,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,197 miles
    Test number
    867708711292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass162,233 miles (+11,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    162,233 miles
    Test number
    310502400436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass150,802 miles (+10,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    150,802 miles
    Test number
    713699109216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass140,421 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    260404318242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass132,141 miles (+10,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    771443317267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass121,178 miles (+109,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    312927506236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,754 miles (-99,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,754 miles
    Test number
    520476815259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail111,748 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    390935615403
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S47 UTW

Does S47 UTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 UTW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 UTW?
The MOT on S47 UTW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 UTW done?
S47 UTW was recorded at 196,856 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has S47 UTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 UTW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 UTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Aug 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 UTW find?
S47 UTW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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