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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S62 TWJMOT history

S62 TWJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

S62 TWJ green 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 Aug 2025
Mileage
180,943 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 TWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 TWJ was last recorded at 180,943 miles on 9 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2024: 180,943 miles, lower than 192,000 miles on 5 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
192,000 miles · 5 Feb 2023
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,943 miles
  • 2023 – 192,000 miles
  • 2021 – 164,310 miles
  • 2020 – 155,362 miles
  • 2019 – 146,747 miles
  • 2018 – 137,782 miles
  • 2017 – 129,332 miles
  • 2016 – 121,893 miles
  • 2015 – 115,219 miles
  • 2014 – 110,269 miles
  • 2013 – 106,020 miles
  • 2012 – 105,988 miles
  • 2011 – 98,446 miles
  • 2010 – 90,314 miles
  • 2009 – 82,399 miles
  • 2008 – 82,099 miles
  • 2007 – 79,889 miles
  • 2006 – 75,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,943 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,943 miles (-11,057)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    180,943 miles
    Test number
    770928382176
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

  2. Pass192,000 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,000 miles
    Test number
    177180849667
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroision

  3. Pass282,498 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    282,498 km
    Test number
    314669227927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,310 miles (+8,948)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    361682799492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch body mount area and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch . body mount area and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass155,362 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,362 miles
    Test number
    135772736409
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail155,301 miles (+8,554)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,301 miles
    Test number
    408120025198
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,747 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,747 miles
    Test number
    312518112794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,782 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    510152150639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,332 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,332 miles
    Test number
    985428122663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,893 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    541076327634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,219 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,219 miles
    Test number
    317140115005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,269 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    277274404032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,020 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,020 miles
    Test number
    297236723018
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail105,988 miles (+7,542)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    926063462347
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteHi-level b/light in-op
    • NoteO/s/r rev light in-op
    • NoteSteering groans

  15. Pass98,446 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    689992061381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,314 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    824517830307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,399 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    451574339304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass82,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    520931938347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,099 miles (+2,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    243179428338
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass79,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    473370327422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,889 miles (+4,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    470859117417
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  22. Pass75,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    660388216323
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S62 TWJ

Does S62 TWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 TWJ expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 TWJ?
The MOT on S62 TWJ expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 TWJ done?
S62 TWJ was recorded at 180,943 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has S62 TWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 TWJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S62 TWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S62 TWJ find?
S62 TWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all cab mounting, and 10 more.

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