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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S740 RHBMOT history

S740 RHB is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 211,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

S740 RHB silver 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 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
211,569 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 RHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 RHB was last recorded at 211,569 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2007: 63,871 miles, lower than 163,387 miles on 8 Aug 2007.

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
210,199 miles · 1 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 211,569 miles
  • 2019 – 210,199 miles
  • 2018 – 208,553 miles
  • 2017 – 208,392 miles
  • 2016 – 207,049 miles
  • 2015 – 206,619 miles
  • 2014 – 205,212 miles
  • 2013 – 204,289 miles
  • 2012 – 198,464 miles
  • 2011 – 196,362 miles
  • 2010 – 188,340 miles
  • 2009 – 180,030 miles
  • 2008 – 170,725 miles
  • 2007 – 63,871 miles
  • 2006 – 156,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,569 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    211,569 miles
    Test number
    911090058933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass210,199 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,199 miles
    Test number
    340374562493
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  3. Pass208,553 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,553 miles
    Test number
    394864882446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transmission box
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  4. Pass208,392 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    208,392 miles
    Test number
    845938784981
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has corrosion

  5. Pass207,049 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    207,049 miles
    Test number
    162084211625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  6. Fail207,047 miles (+428)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,047 miles
    Test number
    682275189002
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  7. Pass206,619 miles (+1,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    206,619 miles
    Test number
    708672435282
    • NoteUnder vehicle has slight rust

  8. Pass205,212 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    205,212 miles
    Test number
    868498414220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear doorstep areas slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and margin on limit
    • NoteNearside front fog light inoperative
    • NoteService brake performance requires attention soon ( rear ) 51%

  9. Fail205,212 miles (+923)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,212 miles
    Test number
    886057214232
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear doorstep areas slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and margin on limit
    • NoteNearside front fog light inoperative

  10. Pass204,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    204,289 miles
    Test number
    698914533295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,289 miles (+5,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,289 miles
    Test number
    669873733233
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  12. Pass198,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    198,464 miles
    Test number
    145930132237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail198,464 miles (+2,102)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,464 miles
    Test number
    318617522227
    • FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass196,362 miles (+8,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    196,362 miles
    Test number
    705738521222
    • 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)

  15. Pass188,340 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    188,340 miles
    Test number
    750672200236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass180,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    180,030 miles
    Test number
    302863439446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail180,025 miles (+9,300)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,025 miles
    Test number
    492673639252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass170,725 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    170,725 miles
    Test number
    250669328236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail170,700 miles (+106,829)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,700 miles
    Test number
    800468928298
    • FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass63,871 miles (-99,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    970114837233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail163,387 miles (+7,196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,387 miles
    Test number
    764080027231
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass156,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    156,191 miles
    Test number
    714166826270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail156,191 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,191 miles
    Test number
    184454726249
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S740 RHB

Does S740 RHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 RHB expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 RHB?
The MOT on S740 RHB expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 RHB done?
S740 RHB was recorded at 211,569 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has S740 RHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 RHB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S740 RHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 RHB find?
S740 RHB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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