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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S740 APLMOT history

S740 APL is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 197,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S740 APL blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
197,475 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 APL
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
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 APL was last recorded at 197,475 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2013: 153,687 miles, lower than 158,372 miles on 15 May 2012.

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
196,733 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
3,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,475 miles
  • 2025 – 196,733 miles
  • 2024 – 191,140 miles
  • 2023 – 188,129 miles
  • 2022 – 188,111 miles
  • 2021 – 183,517 miles
  • 2020 – 171,791 miles
  • 2018 – 169,394 miles
  • 2017 – 166,893 miles
  • 2016 – 162,764 miles
  • 2015 – 159,642 miles
  • 2014 – 155,624 miles
  • 2013 – 153,687 miles
  • 2012 – 158,372 miles
  • 2010 – 145,526 miles
  • 2009 – 141,998 miles
  • 2008 – 134,818 miles
  • 2007 – 130,651 miles
  • 2006 – 126,155 miles
  • 2005 – 120,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,475 miles
  • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,475 miles (+742)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    197,475 miles
    Test number
    768831617337
    • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass196,733 miles (+5,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,733 miles
    Test number
    785790832801
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass191,140 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,140 miles
    Test number
    130308868661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,129 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,129 miles
    Test number
    675389821588
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail188,129 miles (+18)10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,129 miles
    Test number
    540115558761
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure aframe to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to back sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to back sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail188,111 miles (+4,594)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,111 miles
    Test number
    235474705601
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle insecure Rear A frame loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass183,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    183,517 miles
    Test number
    718277403269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,517 miles (+11,726)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,517 miles
    Test number
    517358464498
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,791 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,791 miles
    Test number
    723465477643
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail171,791 miles (+2,397)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,791 miles
    Test number
    660157488676
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass169,394 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    169,394 miles
    Test number
    484134101150
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISKS PITTED NEAR SIDE FOOT WELL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  12. Pass166,893 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    166,893 miles
    Test number
    664454357930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,764 miles
    Test number
    769068179511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

  14. Fail162,764 miles (+3,122)4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,764 miles
    Test number
    194741287753
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

  15. Pass159,642 miles (+4,018)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,642 miles
    Test number
    656763645109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot floor corroded nearside offside inner wing corroded

  16. Pass155,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,624 miles
    Test number
    225102844129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,624 miles (+1,937)8 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,624 miles
    Test number
    516550834197
    • DangerousNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass153,687 miles (-4,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    153,687 miles
    Test number
    278144823108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass158,372 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    158,372 miles
    Test number
    207796432196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass145,526 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    145,526 miles
    Test number
    622019110251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    141,998 miles
    Test number
    410616719278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,998 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,998 miles
    Test number
    900826019249
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass134,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    134,818 miles
    Test number
    720476608259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,818 miles (+1,808)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,818 miles
    Test number
    352866808468
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass133,010 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    133,010 miles
    Test number
    882392268154
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass130,651 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    130,651 miles
    Test number
    323421027202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass126,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    400873226224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail126,155 miles (+5,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    402923226231
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass120,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    120,246 miles
    Test number
    693276615294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail120,246 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,246 miles
    Test number
    162146715232
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S740 APL

Does S740 APL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 APL is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 APL?
The MOT on S740 APL is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 APL done?
S740 APL was recorded at 197,475 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,698 miles a year.
Has S740 APL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 APL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S740 APL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 APL find?
S740 APL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger, and 4 more.

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