
Land Rover Discovery
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S54 JSLMOT history
S54 JSL is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 253,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 253,061 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 JSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 JSL was last recorded at 253,061 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 10,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jun 2007: 18,229 miles, lower than 175,564 miles on 22 Jun 2007.
- 27 Jun 2011: 90,608 miles, lower than 188,409 miles on 22 Jun 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 242,514 miles · 9 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,547 miles
- Average per year
- 4,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 253,061 miles
- 2022 – 242,514 miles
- 2021 – 229,682 miles
- 2020 – 218,299 miles
- 2019 – 218,296 miles
- 2018 – 214,557 miles
- 2017 – 208,982 miles
- 2016 – 196,392 miles
- 2014 – 196,304 miles
- 2013 – 195,055 miles
- 2012 – 192,890 miles
- 2011 – 90,608 miles
- 2010 – 188,409 miles
- 2009 – 185,724 miles
- 2008 – 181,119 miles
- 2007 – 18,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
The inner wheel arches are corroding.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
The rear body mountings are corroding.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
The rear shocker bushes are getting worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
They is a oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
The near side front and off side front inner wheel arches are corroding.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,061 miles (+10,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 253,061 miles
- Test number
- 556367807656
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,514 miles (+12,832)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 242,514 miles
- Test number
- 556003558577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight weep of oil at engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass229,682 miles (+11,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 229,682 miles
- Test number
- 419566197046
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass218,299 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 218,299 miles
- Test number
- 848835517474
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll the near side rear and off side rear body and chassis are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe near side front and off side front inner wheel arches are corroded.
Fail218,296 miles (+3,739)12 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,296 miles
- Test number
- 913918767438
- MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine from the vack pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll the chassis and floor are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe exhaust system is corroded.
- AdvisoryThe near side and off side front inner wheel arches are corroded.
Pass214,557 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 214,557 miles
- Test number
- 257964086393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThe inner wheel arches are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe rear body mountings are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe rear shocker bushes are getting worn.
- AdvisoryThey is a oil leak.
Fail214,507 miles (+5,525)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,507 miles
- Test number
- 960512652127
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThe inner wheel arches are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe rear body mountings are corroding.
- AdvisoryThe rear shocker bushes are getting worn.
- AdvisoryThey is a oil leak.
Pass208,982 miles (+97)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 208,982 miles
- Test number
- 532199439944
- AdvisoryThe near side front and off side front inner wheel arches are corroding.
Fail208,885 miles (+12,493)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,885 miles
- Test number
- 395071917837
- DangerousThe rear propshaft is loose.
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryThe front propshaft ( rear u.j ) is worn.
- AdvisoryThe near side front and off side front inner wheel arches are corroding.
Pass196,392 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 196,392 miles
- Test number
- 380848298512
- AdvisoryFuel tank has corrosion to outer caseing
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail196,392 miles (+88)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,392 miles
- Test number
- 359346692038
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFuel tank has corrosion to outer caseing
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail196,304 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,304 miles
- Test number
- 348299664157
- DangerousCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteO/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING
- NoteOIL LEAK GEARBOX
- NoteOIL LEAK REAR DIFF
- NoteOil leak
Pass195,055 miles (+2,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 195,055 miles
- Test number
- 295972083119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass192,890 miles (+102,282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 192,890 miles
- Test number
- 146731782177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,608 miles
- Test number
- 849825681124
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail90,608 miles (-97,801)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,608 miles
- Test number
- 387518471150
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass188,409 miles (+2,685)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 188,409 miles
- Test number
- 762653570199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSurface rust on rear discs
Pass185,724 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 185,724 miles
- Test number
- 370087479124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear bump stop missing
Fail185,724 miles (+4,605)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,724 miles
- Test number
- 544757879163
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear bump stop missing
Pass181,119 miles (+162,890)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 181,119 miles
- Test number
- 123162188125
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass18,229 miles (-157,335)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,229 miles
- Test number
- 602067277111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,564 miles7 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,564 miles
- Test number
- 122283977120
- FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteClutch master cylinder has the top missing
- NoteRear prop shaft doughnut is excessivly worn
- NoteVehical has excessive oil leak
Questions about S54 JSL
- Does S54 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S54 JSL expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S54 JSL?
- The MOT on S54 JSL expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S54 JSL done?
- S54 JSL was recorded at 253,061 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
- Has S54 JSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 JSL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on S54 JSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S54 JSL find?
- S54 JSL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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