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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S725 MTFMOT history

S725 MTF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

S725 MTF 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 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
177,783 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 MTF
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
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 MTF was last recorded at 177,783 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,747 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
6,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,783 miles
  • 2019 – 174,961 miles
  • 2018 – 169,055 miles
  • 2017 – 162,411 miles
  • 2016 – 153,425 miles
  • 2015 – 144,639 miles
  • 2014 – 142,804 miles
  • 2013 – 136,171 miles
  • 2012 – 129,461 miles
  • 2011 – 123,320 miles
  • 2010 – 116,447 miles
  • 2009 – 94,987 miles
  • 2008 – 83,176 miles
  • 2007 – 72,094 miles
  • 2006 – 71,605 miles
  • 2005 – 69,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,783 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,783 miles
    Test number
    413923209760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail177,747 miles (+2,786)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,747 miles
    Test number
    360171133519
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass174,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,961 miles
    Test number
    808372116422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail174,955 miles (+5,900)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,955 miles
    Test number
    849125592427
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass169,055 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,055 miles
    Test number
    375186260644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,052 miles (+6,641)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,052 miles
    Test number
    695357311213
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,411 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    162,411 miles
    Test number
    107342204373
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail162,406 miles (+8,981)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,406 miles
    Test number
    733184445270
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass153,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    153,425 miles
    Test number
    941456606243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,419 miles (+8,780)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,419 miles
    Test number
    459112091569
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass144,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    502371934589
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail144,639 miles (+1,835)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    984751464770
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass142,804 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    998513344336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail142,804 miles (+6,633)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    236982144302
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass136,171 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    939480753330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,461 miles (+100)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    489876152396
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering box area damp

  17. Fail129,361 miles (+6,041)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,361 miles
    Test number
    966333452351
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering box area damp

  18. Pass123,320 miles (+6,873)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    123,320 miles
    Test number
    147453251316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside track rod end gaiter perished
    • NoteAdvise oil leaks will need steam clean and further investigation

  19. Pass116,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    363967640350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,447 miles (+9,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    822365540351
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass106,893 miles (+11,906)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,893 miles
    Test number
    282392630085
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering box slightly damp

  22. Pass94,987 miles (+11,811)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,987 miles
    Test number
    130505669474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear pipe corroded weak and blowing slighty

  23. Pass83,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    830769758061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail83,176 miles (+11,082)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    240019558077
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass72,094 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    164216367451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,605 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    420093586287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

  27. Fail71,605 miles (+2,370)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    841223586272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

  28. Pass69,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    854157685296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 MTF

Does S725 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S725 MTF expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S725 MTF?
The MOT on S725 MTF expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S725 MTF done?
S725 MTF was recorded at 177,783 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 6,444 miles a year.
Has S725 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 MTF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S725 MTF 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 S725 MTF find?
S725 MTF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. legal limit = 1.6mm. 235/70x16; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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