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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S52 JLJMOT history

S52 JLJ is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

S52 JLJ gold 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 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
226,575 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 JLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 JLJ was last recorded at 226,575 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,523 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
6,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,575 miles
  • 2024 – 219,186 miles
  • 2023 – 216,643 miles
  • 2022 – 214,463 miles
  • 2021 – 212,455 miles
  • 2020 – 210,630 miles
  • 2019 – 207,695 miles
  • 2018 – 203,503 miles
  • 2017 – 200,256 miles
  • 2016 – 196,519 miles
  • 2015 – 191,526 miles
  • 2014 – 186,273 miles
  • 2013 – 180,025 miles
  • 2012 – 171,409 miles
  • 2011 – 164,149 miles
  • 2010 – 153,781 miles
  • 2009 – 143,647 miles
  • 2008 – 133,234 miles
  • 2007 – 121,672 miles
  • 2006 – 107,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,575 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    226,575 miles
    Test number
    473791927410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail226,523 miles (+7,337)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,523 miles
    Test number
    171261501196
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass219,186 miles (+2,543)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    219,186 miles
    Test number
    326060485730
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass216,643 miles (+2,180)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    216,643 miles
    Test number
    529177923755
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass214,463 miles (+2,008)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    214,463 miles
    Test number
    874654593108
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,455 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    212,455 miles
    Test number
    483134275591
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail212,455 miles (+1,825)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,455 miles
    Test number
    400015992604
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass210,630 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    210,630 miles
    Test number
    125940877409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail210,528 miles (+2,833)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,528 miles
    Test number
    347967247568
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass207,695 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    207,695 miles
    Test number
    309310768621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass203,503 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    203,503 miles
    Test number
    755684442429
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail203,473 miles (+3,217)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,473 miles
    Test number
    200376332477
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (rear) (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door Step (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (rear) (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (Front) (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass200,256 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    200,256 miles
    Test number
    882088595490
    • AdvisoryFront Both front Dip beams has poor beam images.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Previously welded poorly. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil weep from steering box.

  14. Fail200,202 miles (+3,683)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,202 miles
    Test number
    423709921517
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner inner wheel arch holed. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front Dip beams has poor beam images.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Previously welded poorly. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil weep from steering box.

  15. Pass196,519 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    196,519 miles
    Test number
    698985537376
    • AdvisoryO/S Headlamp beam pattern weak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring sills

  16. Fail196,433 miles (+4,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,433 miles
    Test number
    506182717353
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/S Headlamp beam pattern weak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring sills

  17. Pass191,526 miles (+5,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    878437915136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass186,273 miles (+6,248)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    186,273 miles
    Test number
    227913114152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar n/s link worn.

  19. Pass180,025 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    180,025 miles
    Test number
    546459593000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail180,023 miles (+8,614)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,023 miles
    Test number
    837708193006
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass171,409 miles (+7,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    171,409 miles
    Test number
    628507812177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass164,149 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    164,149 miles
    Test number
    835483581050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail164,147 miles (+10,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,147 miles
    Test number
    218592581070
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass153,781 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    153,781 miles
    Test number
    651658370092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail153,779 miles (+10,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,779 miles
    Test number
    950637670041
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass143,647 miles (+10,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    143,647 miles
    Test number
    653032089088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass133,234 miles (+11,562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    882747588078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass121,672 miles (+13,718)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    771274577003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,954 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    100693396003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail107,952 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    590848586061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil from pipes and rear of
    • NoteSteering box covered in oil
    • NoteTransmission pipes leaking oil and fouling exhaust

Questions about S52 JLJ

Does S52 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 JLJ expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 JLJ?
The MOT on S52 JLJ expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 JLJ done?
S52 JLJ was recorded at 226,575 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
Has S52 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 JLJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S52 JLJ 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 S52 JLJ find?
S52 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 4 more.

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