Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S781 MEWMOT history
S781 MEW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 155,567 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S781 MEW
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S781 MEW was last recorded at 155,567 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Nov 2014: 11,654 miles, lower than 143,403 miles on 6 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 154,820 miles · 9 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 747 miles
- Average per year
- 2,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 155,567 miles
- 2022 – 154,820 miles
- 2016 – 152,257 miles
- 2015 – 149,200 miles
- 2014 – 11,690 miles
- 2013 – 143,403 miles
- 2012 – 137,430 miles
- 2011 – 134,306 miles
- 2010 – 127,990 miles
- 2009 – 120,278 miles
- 2008 – 114,255 miles
- 2007 – 109,403 miles
- 2006 – 104,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,567 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,567 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,567 miles
- Test number
- 848595177992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,820 miles (+2,563)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 154,820 miles
- Test number
- 899008874461
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCOVERED IN MUD AND GREASE USED OFF ROAD
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass152,257 miles (+3,057)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 152,257 miles
- Test number
- 132732704241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,200 miles (+137,510)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 149,200 miles
- Test number
- 924484512236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,690 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 11,690 miles
- Test number
- 395621814348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,654 miles (-131,749)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,654 miles
- Test number
- 246177204306
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass143,403 miles (+5,973)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 143,403 miles
- Test number
- 145330613358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,430 miles (+3,124)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 137,430 miles
- Test number
- 336405282436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,306 miles (+6,316)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 134,306 miles
- Test number
- 157374981223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,990 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 127,990 miles
- Test number
- 370881780459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,810 miles (+7,532)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,810 miles
- Test number
- 381087450453
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear propshaft drive coupling worn and split
- NoteN/s Front brake disc corroded
Pass120,278 miles (+392)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 120,278 miles
- Test number
- 602091559250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,886 miles (+5,631)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,886 miles
- Test number
- 202770139234
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,255 miles (+4,852)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 114,255 miles
- Test number
- 173621128234
- NoteFront and rear brake pipes getting rusty
- NoteRear prop rubber coupling split
- NoteRear shock bushs worn
- NoteSlight leak pas pump
Pass109,403 miles (+4,853)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 109,403 miles
- Test number
- 683964997124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass104,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 104,550 miles
- Test number
- 691015776172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S781 MEW
- Does S781 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S781 MEW expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S781 MEW?
- The MOT on S781 MEW expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S781 MEW done?
- S781 MEW was recorded at 155,567 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 2,935 miles a year.
- Has S781 MEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S781 MEW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2014.
- Has the mileage on S781 MEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S781 MEW find?
- S781 MEW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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