
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Pass168,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 168,025 miles
- Test number
- 225006413063
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass164,008 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 164,008 miles
- Test number
- 765490251353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass153,854 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 153,854 miles
- Test number
- 604356378121
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass144,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 144,294 miles
- Test number
- 244191277162
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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