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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S97 CDSMOT history

S97 CDS is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S97 CDS silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,729 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 CDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 CDS was last recorded at 174,729 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,831 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,898 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,729 miles
  • 2025 – 169,831 miles
  • 2024 – 164,606 miles
  • 2023 – 161,044 miles
  • 2022 – 156,529 miles
  • 2021 – 152,300 miles
  • 2020 – 149,138 miles
  • 2019 – 144,166 miles
  • 2018 – 139,691 miles
  • 2017 – 137,461 miles
  • 2016 – 132,488 miles
  • 2015 – 131,372 miles
  • 2014 – 130,801 miles
  • 2013 – 125,688 miles
  • 2012 – 122,296 miles
  • 2011 – 117,814 miles
  • 2010 – 110,586 miles
  • 2009 – 105,709 miles
  • 2008 – 101,280 miles
  • 2007 – 98,509 miles
  • 2006 – 93,076 miles
  • 2005 – 91,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,729 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,729 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,729 miles
    Test number
    611273566269
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass169,831 miles (+5,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,831 miles
    Test number
    529296543302
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass164,606 miles (+3,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,606 miles
    Test number
    196486836100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,044 miles (+4,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,044 miles
    Test number
    471302799138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,529 miles
    Test number
    759799277868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,529 miles (+4,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,529 miles
    Test number
    450441689825
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system leading to brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,300 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,300 miles
    Test number
    839060051316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,138 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,138 miles
    Test number
    682616469477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,166 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,166 miles
    Test number
    441163703335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    758361268695
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail139,691 miles (+2,230)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    931672608730
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass137,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    858676591047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,461 miles (+4,973)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    433565453749
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass132,488 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    964422770885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,372 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,372 miles
    Test number
    968442035173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    706013834152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,801 miles (+5,113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    749503234144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass125,688 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    538543113157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,296 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    876365212145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass117,814 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    947705021139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,586 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,586 miles
    Test number
    374747710158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    202327429184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,709 miles (+4,429)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    642637429188
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Fail101,280 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    344844618125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass101,280 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    683694018126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,509 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    98,509 miles
    Test number
    233437937449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,076 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    112803366255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    304675765225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 CDS

Does S97 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 CDS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 CDS?
The MOT on S97 CDS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 CDS done?
S97 CDS was recorded at 174,729 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has S97 CDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 CDS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S97 CDS 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 S97 CDS find?
S97 CDS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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