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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

S4 DNCMOT history

S4 DNC is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S4 DNC grey 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 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
148,372 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 DNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 DNC was last recorded at 148,372 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,096 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,276 miles
Average per year
7,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,372 miles
  • 2025 – 142,096 miles
  • 2024 – 134,643 miles
  • 2023 – 125,636 miles
  • 2022 – 119,629 miles
  • 2021 – 114,778 miles
  • 2020 – 110,811 miles
  • 2019 – 106,716 miles
  • 2018 – 95,878 miles
  • 2017 – 86,776 miles
  • 2016 – 77,550 miles
  • 2015 – 65,762 miles
  • 2014 – 59,837 miles
  • 2013 – 49,138 miles
  • 2012 – 39,734 miles
  • 2011 – 28,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,372 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not checked due too major leak at front of system (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,372 miles (+6,276)2 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    319571469818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not checked due too major leak at front of system (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,096 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    997030186696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,953 miles (+7,310)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,953 miles
    Test number
    760424445415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,643 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    469596663576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,636 miles (+6,007)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    213781431608
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components from full view
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in black material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and covered in black material (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface Corrosion along length of rail covered in black material. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in black material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded covered in black material (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion along length of rail covered in black material. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass119,629 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    616982151023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,778 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    839249562341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,811 miles (+4,095)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,811 miles
    Test number
    113719809948
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass106,716 miles (+10,838)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    972573146842
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at nearside front wheel
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front wheel

  10. Pass95,878 miles (+9,102)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    349318893790
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,776 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    874325411300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    425473573839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySligt play in steering rack joints

  13. Fail77,550 miles (+11,788)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    228967449999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySligt play in steering rack joints

  14. Pass65,762 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,762 miles
    Test number
    559529245181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,837 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    168651414242
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail59,837 miles (+10,699)2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    856701214202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,138 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,138 miles
    Test number
    508280013201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,734 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    159287732268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail39,734 miles (+11,056)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    417257932273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    855637231147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,678 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    855716131108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Questions about S4 DNC

Does S4 DNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 DNC expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 DNC?
The MOT on S4 DNC expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 DNC done?
S4 DNC was recorded at 148,372 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
Has S4 DNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 DNC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 DNC 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 S4 DNC find?
S4 DNC failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 13 major defects: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near wishbone mounting area; brake performance unable to be tested, and 12 more.

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