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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

S18 FLXMOT history

S18 FLX is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S18 FLX grey 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,809 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FLX was last recorded at 189,809 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,809 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,809 miles
  • 2024 – 188,520 miles
  • 2023 – 185,905 miles
  • 2022 – 181,456 miles
  • 2021 – 180,369 miles
  • 2020 – 178,516 miles
  • 2019 – 176,908 miles
  • 2018 – 175,743 miles
  • 2017 – 172,916 miles
  • 2016 – 167,628 miles
  • 2015 – 161,950 miles
  • 2014 – 137,933 miles
  • 2013 – 118,267 miles
  • 2012 – 94,844 miles
  • 2011 – 72,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,809 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,809 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,809 miles
    Test number
    539581358713
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail189,809 miles (+1,289)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,809 miles
    Test number
    376973221178
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass188,520 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,520 miles
    Test number
    189048448934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,367 miles (+2,462)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,367 miles
    Test number
    214722710664
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear tracking arm bushes (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,905 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,905 miles
    Test number
    888848389109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail185,896 miles (+4,440)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,896 miles
    Test number
    865232302292
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,456 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,456 miles
    Test number
    781739311330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,369 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,369 miles
    Test number
    140612424574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail180,368 miles (+1,852)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,368 miles
    Test number
    392257944193
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass178,516 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    178,516 miles
    Test number
    886961093044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear air suspension bellow has outer gaiter split

  11. Fail178,516 miles (+1,608)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,516 miles
    Test number
    288158205038
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear air suspension bellow has outer gaiter split

  12. Pass176,908 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,908 miles
    Test number
    170803323328
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail176,907 miles (+1,164)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,907 miles
    Test number
    688731671360
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass175,743 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,743 miles
    Test number
    515284229778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail175,741 miles (+2,825)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,741 miles
    Test number
    834450472641
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass172,916 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,916 miles
    Test number
    703853434836
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail172,915 miles (+5,287)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,915 miles
    Test number
    547258265853
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass167,628 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,628 miles
    Test number
    396024318505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass161,950 miles (+221)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    448910776211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet not locking down on o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres worn on insides
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear metal brake pipes (have covers over them)

  20. Fail161,729 miles (+23,796)11 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,729 miles
    Test number
    812963303498
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet not locking down on o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres worn on insides
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear metal brake pipes (have covers over them)

  21. Pass137,933 miles (+19,666)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,933 miles
    Test number
    397033504226
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass118,267 miles (+370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,267 miles
    Test number
    588153533290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail117,897 miles (+23,053)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,897 miles
    Test number
    927231733221
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass94,844 miles (+121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    388927222470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteElectonic handbrake very noisey

  25. Fail94,723 miles (+21,841)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,723 miles
    Test number
    668311322264
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteElectonic handbrake very noisey

  26. Pass72,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    647888621286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S18 FLX

Does S18 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FLX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 FLX?
The MOT on S18 FLX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 FLX done?
S18 FLX was recorded at 189,809 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,177 miles a year.
Has S18 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FLX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 FLX 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 S18 FLX find?
S18 FLX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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