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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S87 JLYMOT history

S87 JLY is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

S87 JLY red 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 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
156,825 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 JLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 JLY was last recorded at 156,825 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,819 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,825 miles
  • 2023 – 155,034 miles
  • 2021 – 150,423 miles
  • 2020 – 144,409 miles
  • 2019 – 144,374 miles
  • 2018 – 135,068 miles
  • 2017 – 125,698 miles
  • 2016 – 116,337 miles
  • 2015 – 105,067 miles
  • 2014 – 102,933 miles
  • 2013 – 99,844 miles
  • 2012 – 95,173 miles
  • 2011 – 93,820 miles
  • 2010 – 86,821 miles
  • 2009 – 81,148 miles
  • 2008 – 72,365 miles
  • 2007 – 66,595 miles
  • 2006 – 56,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,825 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,825 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,825 miles
    Test number
    547475287272
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail156,819 miles (+1,785)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,819 miles
    Test number
    195091304530
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass155,034 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,034 miles
    Test number
    898909795985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,026 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,026 miles
    Test number
    908282186691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,423 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    150,423 miles
    Test number
    654544317586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,423 miles (+6,014)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,423 miles
    Test number
    819862836614
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,409 miles (+35)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,409 miles
    Test number
    718347349996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail144,374 miles (+9,306)3 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,374 miles
    Test number
    362794653636
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SPOT LAMP (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ONE AT DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing 2 ND ROW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 ND ROW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,068 miles (+9,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    356776097983
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass125,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    342460887141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,698 miles (+9,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    355331052126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass116,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,337 miles
    Test number
    612058107697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,337 miles (+11,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,337 miles
    Test number
    528914905056
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass105,067 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    917103025046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,052 miles (+2,119)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    128682725070
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,933 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    145820974091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,844 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    558385263016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,173 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    578766172010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    335547721348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,819 miles (+6,998)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    659147121336
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass86,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    984937100308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,821 miles (+5,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    374127400334
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass81,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    671996209320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,148 miles (+8,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    790806709352
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass72,365 miles (+5,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    694063358231
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread.

  26. Pass66,595 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    943499867294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,496 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    333218166423
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres low

  28. Pass56,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    340038366458
    • NoteRear tyres low

Questions about S87 JLY

Does S87 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 JLY expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 JLY?
The MOT on S87 JLY expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 JLY done?
S87 JLY was recorded at 156,825 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has S87 JLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 JLY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S87 JLY 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 S87 JLY find?
S87 JLY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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