2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · S71 MSN
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2018. Recorded mileage 61,479 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S71 MSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 61,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S71 MSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery (S71 MSN) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S71 MSN Mileage History
- 07/03/202339,197 mi
- 13/02/202444,908 mi+5,711 mi
- 19/08/202554,903 mi+9,995 mi
- 12/08/202661,479 mi+6,576 mi
- 12/08/202661,479 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Dilution & Early Service WarningSerious
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump. When calculated dilution reaches 6% to 7%, the "Service Required" warning is triggered, often as early as 6,000–8,000 miles regardless of the official 21k-mile interval.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water IngressModerate
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