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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S12 ANBMOT history

S12 ANB is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

S12 ANB green 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 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,641 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ANB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ANB was last recorded at 156,641 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,169 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,641 miles
  • 2025 – 152,169 miles
  • 2024 – 145,348 miles
  • 2022 – 142,372 miles
  • 2021 – 139,646 miles
  • 2020 – 137,616 miles
  • 2018 – 133,805 miles
  • 2017 – 128,913 miles
  • 2016 – 123,414 miles
  • 2015 – 118,644 miles
  • 2014 – 115,001 miles
  • 2013 – 108,222 miles
  • 2012 – 102,229 miles
  • 2011 – 96,644 miles
  • 2010 – 93,169 miles
  • 2009 – 89,586 miles
  • 2008 – 84,983 miles
  • 2007 – 79,284 miles
  • 2006 – 75,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,641 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting has slight corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,641 miles (+4,472)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    644789964067
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting has slight corrosion

  2. Pass152,169 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,169 miles
    Test number
    961171448537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,348 miles (+2,976)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    257386586860
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass142,372 miles (+2,726)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    624017700539
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside front wheel

  5. Pass139,646 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,646 miles
    Test number
    836476768542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,616 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    936299330387
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail137,601 miles (+3,796)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    389398901008
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded from behind rear air bag through to tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind rear air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,805 miles (+4,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,805 miles
    Test number
    787869819843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  9. Pass128,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    372375422409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail128,913 miles (+5,499)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    375554426694
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  11. Pass123,414 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    518433548801
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering box

  12. Fail123,412 miles (+4,768)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,412 miles
    Test number
    388260334799
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering box

  13. Pass118,644 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    377758085123
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split on edges
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing

  14. Fail118,644 miles (+3,643)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    827168285199
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split on edges
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing

  15. Pass115,001 miles (+6,779)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,001 miles
    Test number
    139335184186
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear bumb stop missing

  16. Pass108,222 miles (+5,993)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    626460193117
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear step has corrosion

  17. Pass102,229 miles (+5,585)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    466031592174
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrod

  18. Pass96,644 miles (+3,475)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    327028081126
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass93,169 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    673365290195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,586 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    973912799107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,983 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    431484898186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,284 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    163855397119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    580726996174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ANB

Does S12 ANB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ANB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ANB?
The MOT on S12 ANB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ANB done?
S12 ANB was recorded at 156,641 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has S12 ANB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ANB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S12 ANB 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 S12 ANB find?
S12 ANB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front body mounting has slight corrosion.

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