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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R478 DSCMOT history

R478 DSC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

R478 DSC blue 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 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
152,012 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R478 DSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R478 DSC was last recorded at 152,012 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,898 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
2,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,012 miles
  • 2024 – 150,898 miles
  • 2023 – 149,758 miles
  • 2022 – 147,909 miles
  • 2021 – 145,052 miles
  • 2020 – 143,792 miles
  • 2019 – 141,623 miles
  • 2018 – 140,139 miles
  • 2017 – 139,229 miles
  • 2016 – 137,974 miles
  • 2015 – 136,369 miles
  • 2014 – 134,422 miles
  • 2013 – 132,835 miles
  • 2012 – 131,508 miles
  • 2011 – 129,818 miles
  • 2010 – 127,461 miles
  • 2009 – 124,462 miles
  • 2007 – 122,945 miles
  • 2006 – 121,481 miles
  • 2005 – 113,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,012 miles (+1,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    728306250278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,898 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,898 miles
    Test number
    190726221068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose union/ inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,758 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,758 miles
    Test number
    737496002824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,749 miles (+1,840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,749 miles
    Test number
    917531240901
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass147,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    931864121054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,904 miles (+2,852)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    298768301699
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,052 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,052 miles
    Test number
    560430365710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,792 miles (+2,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    423835432712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at axle and backplate (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,623 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    717689046048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,139 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,139 miles
    Test number
    761111099672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail140,135 miles (+906)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,135 miles
    Test number
    623783689336
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass139,229 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,229 miles
    Test number
    879070345326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass137,974 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    496132756498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,970 miles (+1,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,970 miles
    Test number
    967522970135
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  15. Pass136,369 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,369 miles
    Test number
    726996555044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,364 miles (+1,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,364 miles
    Test number
    415344255078
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass134,422 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,422 miles
    Test number
    629208744046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass132,835 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,835 miles
    Test number
    737490453080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail132,813 miles (+1,305)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,813 miles
    Test number
    515269343055
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass131,508 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,508 miles
    Test number
    326436152013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Fail131,503 miles (+1,685)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,503 miles
    Test number
    817823852091
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass129,818 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    129,818 miles
    Test number
    127536451004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,461 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,461 miles
    Test number
    813909330075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    131021559029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,462 miles (+1,517)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    620199049073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass122,945 miles (+261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    320434207339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail122,684 miles (+1,203)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    253035987291
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass121,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    121,481 miles
    Test number
    382585886463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail121,481 miles (+8,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,481 miles
    Test number
    350015186409
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass113,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    751428575273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail113,032 miles3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    362998075254
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about R478 DSC

Does R478 DSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R478 DSC expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R478 DSC?
The MOT on R478 DSC expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R478 DSC done?
R478 DSC was recorded at 152,012 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
Has R478 DSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R478 DSC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on R478 DSC 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 R478 DSC find?
R478 DSC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area.

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