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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S747 HWLMOT history

S747 HWL is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

S747 HWL red 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 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
181,480 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 HWL was last recorded at 181,480 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2007: 13,981 miles, lower than 125,754 miles on 7 Jul 2006.

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
178,467 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,480 miles
  • 2021 – 178,467 miles
  • 2020 – 174,761 miles
  • 2018 – 172,255 miles
  • 2017 – 168,068 miles
  • 2016 – 160,434 miles
  • 2015 – 158,131 miles
  • 2014 – 158,022 miles
  • 2011 – 157,719 miles
  • 2010 – 156,584 miles
  • 2009 – 154,300 miles
  • 2008 – 149,850 miles
  • 2007 – 13,981 miles
  • 2006 – 125,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone - b (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,480 miles (+3,013)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    181,480 miles
    Test number
    281087947271
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone - b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever

  2. Pass178,467 miles (+3,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,467 miles
    Test number
    249272126856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass174,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,761 miles
    Test number
    942834765400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft cv gaiter not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,761 miles (+2,506)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,761 miles
    Test number
    743633526627
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft cv gaiter not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,255 miles
    Test number
    776130134514
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Fail172,255 miles (+4,187)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,255 miles
    Test number
    547473551959
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass168,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,068 miles
    Test number
    707277019622
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine / gear box / and rear axle pinion oil seal

  8. Fail168,068 miles (+7,634)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,068 miles
    Test number
    790102061574
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine / gear box / and rear axle pinion oil seal

  9. Pass160,434 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    447476582502
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass158,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,131 miles
    Test number
    510735927315
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail158,131 miles (+109)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,131 miles
    Test number
    487235374751
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass158,022 miles (+303)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    158,022 miles
    Test number
    365058214040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront wiperblades in poor condition
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres badly perished
    • NoteRear wiperblade in very poor condition
    • NoteWeak horn

  13. Pass157,719 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    986014261320
    • NoteAll brake disc,s have surface rust.
    • NoteBrake pipes getting rusty.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken.

  14. Fail157,719 miles (+1,135)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    498643861364
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll brake disc,s have surface rust.
    • NoteBrake pipes getting rusty.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken.

  15. Pass156,584 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    156,584 miles
    Test number
    142834140122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leaks steering box

  16. Fail156,578 miles (+2,278)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,578 miles
    Test number
    200944940464
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leaks steering box

  17. Pass154,300 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    641852519160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,850 miles (+135,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    149,850 miles
    Test number
    604363398156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,981 miles
    Test number
    420038217296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,981 miles (-111,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,981 miles
    Test number
    784006917284
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass125,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    125,754 miles
    Test number
    402918286192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,754 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,754 miles
    Test number
    991978686128
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S747 HWL

Does S747 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 HWL expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 HWL?
The MOT on S747 HWL expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 HWL done?
S747 HWL was recorded at 181,480 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has S747 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 HWL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S747 HWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S747 HWL find?
S747 HWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone - b; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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