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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

BDS 50MOT history

BDS 50 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

BDS 50 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,733 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BDS 50
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BDS 50 was last recorded at 114,733 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,624 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,109 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,733 miles
  • 2025 – 110,624 miles
  • 2024 – 106,686 miles
  • 2023 – 101,927 miles
  • 2022 – 98,272 miles
  • 2021 – 94,765 miles
  • 2020 – 91,852 miles
  • 2019 – 88,587 miles
  • 2018 – 84,984 miles
  • 2017 – 84,112 miles
  • 2016 – 75,083 miles
  • 2015 – 66,964 miles
  • 2014 – 57,271 miles
  • 2013 – 47,268 miles
  • 2012 – 35,565 miles
  • 2011 – 23,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,733 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Steering rack is damp with oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak fron gear box.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,733 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,733 miles
    Test number
    422558963196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,624 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    961877522896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,686 miles (+4,759)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,686 miles
    Test number
    201696422437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass101,927 miles (+3,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,927 miles
    Test number
    395232720272
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,272 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    223462191783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,765 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    581186503478
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass91,852 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    657695635053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass88,587 miles (+3,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    173594757769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass84,984 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    123540387436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner sills
  10. Fail84,984 miles (+872)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    497862825067
    • MajorAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position n\s bonnet catch (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner sills
  11. Pass84,112 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    192317347904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,083 miles (+8,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,083 miles
    Test number
    567599492808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    586649763536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack is damp with oil.
    • AdvisoryOil leak fron gear box.
  14. Fail66,964 miles (+9,693)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    295266339308
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack is damp with oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak fron gear box.
  15. Pass57,271 miles (+10,003)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    967324984262
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass47,268 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    525289483231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,214 miles (+11,649)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,214 miles
    Test number
    508574673245
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass35,565 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    377205552259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    358901232113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,117 miles (+8,487)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    309071932145
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass23,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,630 miles
    Test number
    257280541138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,630 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,630 miles
    Test number
    957349031175
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about BDS 50

What vehicle is registration BDS 50 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BDS 50 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 May 2008. 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 BDS 50 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BDS 50 is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on BDS 50?
The MOT on BDS 50 is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BDS 50 done?
BDS 50 was recorded at 114,733 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has BDS 50 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BDS 50 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on BDS 50 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 BDS 50 find?
BDS 50 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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