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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S52 VWJMOT history

S52 VWJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S52 VWJ green 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,164 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 VWJ was last recorded at 176,164 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,157 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,164 miles
  • 2025 – 173,802 miles
  • 2023 – 160,889 miles
  • 2022 – 150,572 miles
  • 2021 – 131,652 miles
  • 2020 – 130,733 miles
  • 2019 – 123,468 miles
  • 2018 – 114,804 miles
  • 2017 – 107,480 miles
  • 2016 – 95,416 miles
  • 2015 – 86,993 miles
  • 2014 – 77,129 miles
  • 2013 – 68,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,164 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,164 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,164 miles
    Test number
    692438738488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,157 miles (+2,355)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,157 miles
    Test number
    453600939757
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass173,802 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,802 miles
    Test number
    166082170261
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail173,797 miles (+12,908)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    902512067923
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken, showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure UJ loose where it bolts to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rear prop shaft flexible coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lights not working
  5. Pass160,889 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,889 miles
    Test number
    369910642143
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre is starting to wear on inner edge . advise to have tracking checked .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre has wear on inner edge . advise to have tracking checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  6. Fail160,885 miles (+10,313)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,885 miles
    Test number
    732229672202
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre is starting to wear on inner edge . advise to have tracking checked .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre has wear on inner edge . advise to have tracking checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  7. Pass150,572 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    585678711730
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail150,566 miles (+18,914)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,566 miles
    Test number
    246047821053
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass131,652 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    855576347772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,733 miles (+7,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,733 miles
    Test number
    749057852371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass123,468 miles (+8,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,468 miles
    Test number
    243847090458
    • MinorCentral Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle a arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass114,804 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,804 miles
    Test number
    505256699887
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail114,804 miles (+7,324)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,804 miles
    Test number
    494330575787
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass107,480 miles (+12,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    893109262974
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Pass95,416 miles (+8,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,416 miles
    Test number
    106197186416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass86,993 miles (+9,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    893868959342
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass77,129 miles (+206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    158886694229
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLeak in front axle pinion seal
  18. Fail76,923 miles (+8,433)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    508030794222
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLeak in front axle pinion seal
  19. Pass68,490 miles (+40)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,490 miles
    Test number
    769686123240
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has accident damage to the front
  20. Fail68,450 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,450 miles
    Test number
    288028613228
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has accident damage to the front

Questions about S52 VWJ

Does S52 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 VWJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 VWJ?
The MOT on S52 VWJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 VWJ done?
S52 VWJ was recorded at 176,164 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,492 miles a year.
Has S52 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 VWJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S52 VWJ 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 VWJ find?
S52 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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