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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S753 DDLMOT history

S753 DDL is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

S753 DDL 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 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
184,522 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 DDL
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 DDL was last recorded at 184,522 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,020 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
502 miles
Average per year
2,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,522 miles
  • 2022 – 184,020 miles
  • 2018 – 180,589 miles
  • 2016 – 176,640 miles
  • 2015 – 175,054 miles
  • 2014 – 170,993 miles
  • 2013 – 168,025 miles
  • 2011 – 164,008 miles
  • 2010 – 163,406 miles
  • 2009 – 162,283 miles
  • 2008 – 153,854 miles
  • 2007 – 144,294 miles
  • 2006 – 133,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,522 miles
  • AdvisoryBody has damage overall but no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Mirror casing damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp fitted upside down but function not impaired
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of body and chassis fully undersealed

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, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,522 miles (+502)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,522 miles
    Test number
    380915768746
    • AdvisoryBody has damage overall but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp fitted upside down but function not impaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body and chassis fully undersealed
  2. Pass184,020 miles (+3,431)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    184,020 miles
    Test number
    729414573510
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CRACKING (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP AS OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass180,589 miles (+3,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,589 miles
    Test number
    115994813034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of vehicle body not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not present
  4. Pass176,640 miles (+1,586)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    176,640 miles
    Test number
    250400338533
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear seats fully removed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle sprayed with oil
  5. Pass175,054 miles (+4,061)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    175,054 miles
    Test number
    948304535065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass170,993 miles (+2,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    170,993 miles
    Test number
    446928134058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass168,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    168,025 miles
    Test number
    225006413063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,025 miles (+4,017)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,025 miles
    Test number
    159295913488
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe missing
  9. Pass164,008 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,008 miles
    Test number
    765490251353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,998 miles (+592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,998 miles
    Test number
    919179231365
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass163,406 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    163,406 miles
    Test number
    690190150319
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass162,283 miles (+5)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    162,283 miles
    Test number
    361637129385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
  13. Fail162,278 miles (+8,424)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,278 miles
    Test number
    910910329341
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  14. Pass153,854 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    153,854 miles
    Test number
    604356378121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,852 miles (+9,558)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,852 miles
    Test number
    283165178492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear propshaft coupling breaking up
    • NoteStarter motor worn
  16. Pass144,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    244191277162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,294 miles (+10,914)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    570280277161
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  18. Pass133,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    133,380 miles
    Test number
    183828786168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S753 DDL

Does S753 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S753 DDL expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S753 DDL?
The MOT on S753 DDL expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S753 DDL done?
S753 DDL was recorded at 184,522 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 2,982 miles a year.
Has S753 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 DDL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S753 DDL 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 S753 DDL find?
S753 DDL passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: body has damage overall but no sharp edges; nearside mirror casing damaged; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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