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Land Rover Discovery

Blue and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S797 NHGMOT history

S797 NHG is a blue and black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

S797 NHG 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 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
147,652 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 NHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 NHG was last recorded at 147,652 miles on 20 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2022: 147,652 miles, lower than 169,766 miles on 12 Oct 2021.

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
169,766 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,652 miles
  • 2021 – 169,766 miles
  • 2020 – 168,212 miles
  • 2019 – 164,897 miles
  • 2018 – 162,870 miles
  • 2017 – 151,489 miles
  • 2015 – 141,848 miles
  • 2014 – 133,795 miles
  • 2013 – 125,539 miles
  • 2012 – 120,811 miles
  • 2011 – 110,200 miles
  • 2010 – 104,935 miles
  • 2009 – 99,869 miles
  • 2008 – 93,689 miles
  • 2007 – 82,954 miles
  • 2006 – 75,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,652 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front shock absorber turret slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,652 miles (-22,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,652 miles
    Test number
    546179587466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass169,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,766 miles
    Test number
    356925774091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,766 miles (+1,554)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,766 miles
    Test number
    264333343119
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass168,212 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,212 miles
    Test number
    678324742151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,209 miles (+3,312)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,209 miles
    Test number
    709421983612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,897 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,897 miles
    Test number
    355553305460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,893 miles (+2,023)3 dangerous14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,893 miles
    Test number
    285664629781
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass162,870 miles (+11,381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,870 miles
    Test number
    117181906507
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass151,489 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,489 miles
    Test number
    519172248432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber turret slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Active corning pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Active corning pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail151,487 miles (+9,639)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,487 miles
    Test number
    309128762509
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber turret slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Active corning pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Active corning pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass141,848 miles (+8,053)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,848 miles
    Test number
    168044525238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass133,795 miles (+8,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,795 miles
    Test number
    748996324242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass125,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    725664923226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail125,539 miles (+4,728)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    805681023230
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass120,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,811 miles
    Test number
    796680422282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Fail120,811 miles (+10,611)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,811 miles
    Test number
    445779612221
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass110,200 miles (+33)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    637394621245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear door not opening from out side

  18. Fail110,167 miles (+5,232)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    617780121203
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear door not opening from out side

  19. Pass104,935 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,935 miles
    Test number
    622157910225
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r door wont open from outside

  20. Fail104,935 miles (+5,066)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,935 miles
    Test number
    794844710279
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r door wont open from outside

  21. Pass99,869 miles (+6,180)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    190072009239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper and the nearside front mirror has damage,all jagged edges covered with black tape
    • NoteOffside rear door will not open from the outside, but opens from the inside at time of test.

  22. Pass93,689 miles (+10,735)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    902829688194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront bumper and nearside mirror damaged, jagged edges covered with tape at time of test.

  23. Pass82,954 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    120561177468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    352363786096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 NHG

Does S797 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 NHG expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 NHG?
The MOT on S797 NHG expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 NHG done?
S797 NHG was recorded at 147,652 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has S797 NHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 NHG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S797 NHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S797 NHG find?
S797 NHG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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