
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass176,164 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 176,164 miles
- Test number
- 692438738488
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass131,652 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,652 miles
- Test number
- 855576347772
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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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