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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

S749 FAFMOT history

S749 FAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2022.

S749 FAF blue 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 17 May 2023
Mileage
152,313 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2023
Latest MOT test
18 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 FAF was last recorded at 152,313 miles on 18 May 2022, 3,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,262 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,051 miles
Average per year
6,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,313 miles
  • 2021 – 149,262 miles
  • 2018 – 145,937 miles
  • 2017 – 138,359 miles
  • 2016 – 131,025 miles
  • 2015 – 123,267 miles
  • 2014 – 122,179 miles
  • 2012 – 101,285 miles
  • 2011 – 94,069 miles
  • 2010 – 84,610 miles
  • 2009 – 72,189 miles
  • 2008 – 62,367 miles
  • 2007 – 58,242 miles
  • 2006 – 51,084 miles
  • 2005 – 47,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,313 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,313 miles
    Test number
    354893355276
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail152,313 miles (+3,051)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,313 miles
    Test number
    676934578388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass149,262 miles (+319)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    961739602421
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both ball joint dust covers are coated with silicon
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle out side prescribed areas

  4. Fail148,943 miles (+3,006)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,943 miles
    Test number
    114519431757
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTail gate will not open

  5. Pass145,937 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,937 miles
    Test number
    645510228672
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,936 miles (+7,577)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,936 miles
    Test number
    255792921941
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,359 miles
    Test number
    552788163937
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration lamp dim

  8. Fail138,359 miles (+7,334)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,359 miles
    Test number
    829854293350
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration lamp dim

  9. Pass131,025 miles (+194)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    825561782673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount braket (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hydraulic compensator valve pipe corroded and weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre federing inner edge
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail130,831 miles (+7,564)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    629551099985
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount braket (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount braket (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axel (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount braket (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hydraulic compensator valve pipe corroded and weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre federing inner edge
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass123,267 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,267 miles
    Test number
    478514855128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,179 miles (+20,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,179 miles
    Test number
    679475434146
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass101,285 miles (+7,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,285 miles
    Test number
    956722212071
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass94,069 miles (+9,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    107838121454
    • NoteTYRES-Both front worn on inside shoulders

  15. Pass84,610 miles (+12,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    643104010098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass72,189 miles (+9,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    284903819051
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass62,367 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    182937618018
    • NoteAll brake hose furrells corroding
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 1.6mm limit
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroding
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis
    • NoteSuspension pump weeping fluid

  18. Fail62,367 miles (+4,125)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    854037418084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll brake hose furrells corroding
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 1.6mm limit
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroding
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis
    • NoteSuspension pump weeping fluid

  19. Fail58,242 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    563388847240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass58,242 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    680618547207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,084 miles (+3,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    813779246236
    • NoteMist of oil on suspension pump

  22. Pass47,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    182267715274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 FAF

Does S749 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 FAF expired on 17 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 FAF?
The MOT on S749 FAF expired on 17 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 FAF done?
S749 FAF was recorded at 152,313 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2022, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
Has S749 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 FAF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S749 FAF 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 S749 FAF find?
S749 FAF passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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