
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S71 TWJMOT history
S71 TWJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 May 2024
- Mileage
- 212,845 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S71 TWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S71 TWJ was last recorded at 212,845 miles on 18 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 212,845 miles · 16 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 212,845 miles
- 2022 – 209,604 miles
- 2021 – 209,592 miles
- 2020 – 200,433 miles
- 2019 – 185,869 miles
- 2018 – 182,694 miles
- 2017 – 175,744 miles
- 2016 – 172,150 miles
- 2015 – 171,546 miles
- 2014 – 164,210 miles
- 2013 – 157,195 miles
- 2012 – 152,307 miles
- 2011 – 148,805 miles
- 2010 – 144,676 miles
- 2009 – 140,095 miles
- 2008 – 133,201 miles
- 2007 – 122,662 miles
- 2006 – 111,221 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 212,845 miles
- Test number
- 623950289589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,845 miles (+3,241)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,845 miles
- Test number
- 564454303617
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass209,604 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 209,604 miles
- Test number
- 901933853298
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,602 miles (+10)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,602 miles
- Test number
- 785953987625
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,592 miles (+9,159)1 dangerous16 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,592 miles
- Test number
- 852461031790
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,433 miles (+678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 200,433 miles
- Test number
- 879932188977
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail199,755 miles (+13,886)4 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,755 miles
- Test number
- 243669912453
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering box (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,869 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 185,869 miles
- Test number
- 327351389740
- AdvisoryCab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,869 miles (+3,175)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,869 miles
- Test number
- 691647480298
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,694 miles (+6,950)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 182,694 miles
- Test number
- 940236029870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,744 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 175,744 miles
- Test number
- 583036046724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,150 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 172,150 miles
- Test number
- 801574999291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,148 miles (+602)20 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,148 miles
- Test number
- 677961632546
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at front of arch near body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at rear of arch near body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger at body mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor in front of body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at front on arch near body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in door shut (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings section inside rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut at top of arch (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of inner arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at rear of arch near body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor next to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch at the front of the arch next to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in door shut (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut at top of arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor above shock absorber (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of inner arch (5.2.6)
Pass171,546 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 171,546 miles
- Test number
- 126240215214
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail171,546 miles (+7,336)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,546 miles
- Test number
- 399490515416
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass164,210 miles (+7,015)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 164,210 miles
- Test number
- 805973464192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,195 miles (+87)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 157,195 miles
- Test number
- 177781203297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail157,108 miles (+4,801)5 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,108 miles
- Test number
- 177121353121
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre badly perished
- NoteO/s/r lower side light not working
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished
- NotePetrol tank strap corroded
Pass152,307 miles (+163)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 152,307 miles
- Test number
- 678704082110
- NoteBoth front tyres splits in walls
Fail152,144 miles (+3,339)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,144 miles
- Test number
- 449047972172
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth front tyres splits in walls
Pass148,805 miles (+4,129)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 148,805 miles
- Test number
- 245119171481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,676 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 144,676 miles
- Test number
- 840209970199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,095 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 140,095 miles
- Test number
- 601252089104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,019 miles (+6,818)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,019 miles
- Test number
- 491326579101
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass133,201 miles (+10,539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 133,201 miles
- Test number
- 771278178194
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,662 miles (+11,441)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 122,662 miles
- Test number
- 771855957183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 111,221 miles
- Test number
- 612704046150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S71 TWJ
- Does S71 TWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S71 TWJ expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S71 TWJ?
- The MOT on S71 TWJ expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S71 TWJ done?
- S71 TWJ was recorded at 212,845 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 5,984 miles a year.
- Has S71 TWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S71 TWJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on S71 TWJ 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 S71 TWJ find?
- S71 TWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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