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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,498 cc

SMS 49MOT history

SMS 49 is a green diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 3 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

SMS 49 green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2020
Mileage
127,958 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMS 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

SMS 49 was last recorded at 127,958 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2012: 11,864 miles, lower than 115,174 miles on 10 Mar 2011.

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
127,612 miles · 4 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,958 miles
  • 2019 – 127,612 miles
  • 2018 – 127,283 miles
  • 2017 – 126,791 miles
  • 2016 – 126,285 miles
  • 2015 – 123,533 miles
  • 2014 – 121,228 miles
  • 2013 – 120,479 miles
  • 2012 – 11,864 miles
  • 2011 – 115,174 miles
  • 2010 – 113,067 miles
  • 2009 – 98,534 miles
  • 2008 – 82,194 miles
  • 2007 – 63,442 miles
  • 2006 – 41,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,958 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding
  • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

What MOT failures 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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,958 miles (+346)2 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,958 miles
    Test number
    131367121108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass127,612 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,612 miles
    Test number
    435598044099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass127,283 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    296366652885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,791 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,791 miles
    Test number
    644971887923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,285 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,285 miles
    Test number
    653354345565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail126,225 miles (+2,692)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,225 miles
    Test number
    657535046458
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass123,533 miles (+2,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    967217885010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from front axle diff

  8. Pass121,228 miles (+749)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,228 miles
    Test number
    687052114101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass120,479 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    556634093085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspention air bags bellows are slightly deteriaded

  10. Fail120,463 miles (+108,599)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    989623393040
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspention air bags bellows are slightly deteriaded

  11. Pass11,864 miles (-103,310)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,864 miles
    Test number
    438830582043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspention air bag bellows slightly deteriated

  12. Pass115,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,174 miles
    Test number
    936009261097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail115,174 miles (+2,107)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,174 miles
    Test number
    538068361008
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,067 miles (+14,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    131160590415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass98,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    300349079045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,534 miles (+16,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    973479479016
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass82,194 miles (+18,752)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    874521088047
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass63,442 miles (+21,875)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,442 miles
    Test number
    732639277086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,567 miles
    Test number
    121479076054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMS 49

What vehicle is registration SMS 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMS 49 on a green diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 3 Jul 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SMS 49 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SMS 49 expired on 21 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SMS 49?
The MOT on SMS 49 expired on 21 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SMS 49 done?
SMS 49 was recorded at 127,958 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has SMS 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMS 49 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on SMS 49 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SMS 49 find?
SMS 49 failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on, and 16 more.

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