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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

S50 FGBMOT history

S50 FGB is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S50 FGB black 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,746 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 FGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 FGB was last recorded at 164,746 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2021: 152,435 miles, lower than 155,309 miles on 6 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,439 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,307 miles
Average per year
6,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,746 miles
  • 2025 – 162,439 miles
  • 2024 – 162,400 miles
  • 2023 – 157,453 miles
  • 2022 – 153,200 miles
  • 2021 – 152,435 miles
  • 2020 – 155,309 miles
  • 2019 – 147,814 miles
  • 2018 – 144,304 miles
  • 2017 – 138,694 miles
  • 2016 – 134,736 miles
  • 2014 – 125,067 miles
  • 2013 – 102,527 miles
  • 2012 – 90,257 miles
  • 2011 – 80,059 miles
  • 2010 – 75,218 miles
  • 2009 – 59,630 miles
  • 2008 – 50,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,746 miles (+2,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,746 miles
    Test number
    523168623345
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass162,439 miles (+39)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,439 miles
    Test number
    721397682867
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,400 miles (+3,069)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,400 miles
    Test number
    167625720703
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm has cut in center of belt (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass159,331 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,331 miles
    Test number
    147415641470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,453 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    544638263229
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,416 miles (+4,216)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,416 miles
    Test number
    462104067228
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,200 miles (+765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    948430424918
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Pass152,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    368349135606
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Fail152,435 miles (-2,874)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    675773613265
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass155,309 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,309 miles
    Test number
    831144846913
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Fail150,509 miles (+2,695)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,509 miles
    Test number
    554387670061
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass147,814 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    658224284571
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail147,802 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,802 miles
    Test number
    172790075284
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass144,304 miles (+5,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    236339587532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass138,694 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,694 miles
    Test number
    481066939688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  16. Fail138,683 miles (+3,947)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,683 miles
    Test number
    660875295837
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  17. Pass134,736 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,736 miles
    Test number
    653579989393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail134,718 miles (+9,651)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,718 miles
    Test number
    803922577243
    • FailureNearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail125,067 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    499445834451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear upper inner control arm bushes worn

  20. Pass125,067 miles (+8,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    676375334369
    • NoteNearside and offside rear upper inner control arm bushes worn

  21. Fail116,422 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    568136254051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass116,422 miles (+13,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    627996654073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass102,527 miles (+12,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    215268723055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass90,257 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    616888942077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,059 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    227190141098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,218 miles (+15,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    642395230099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,630 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    171780549477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass50,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    940542648051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 FGB

Does S50 FGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 FGB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 FGB?
The MOT on S50 FGB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 FGB done?
S50 FGB was recorded at 164,746 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,312 miles a year.
Has S50 FGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 FGB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 FGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 FGB find?
S50 FGB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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