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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S747 NBDMOT history

S747 NBD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S747 NBD blue 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,912 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 NBD
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 NBD was last recorded at 158,912 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,265 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,647 miles
Average per year
4,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,912 miles
  • 2025 – 154,265 miles
  • 2024 – 151,486 miles
  • 2023 – 146,121 miles
  • 2022 – 141,030 miles
  • 2021 – 137,370 miles
  • 2020 – 137,107 miles
  • 2019 – 128,170 miles
  • 2018 – 123,518 miles
  • 2017 – 116,943 miles
  • 2016 – 110,710 miles
  • 2015 – 105,077 miles
  • 2014 – 102,994 miles
  • 2013 – 100,166 miles
  • 2012 – 97,930 miles
  • 2011 – 95,605 miles
  • 2010 – 91,768 miles
  • 2009 – 84,969 miles
  • 2008 – 79,414 miles
  • 2007 – 73,479 miles
  • 2006 – 66,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,912 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,912 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,912 miles
    Test number
    996109526870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,265 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,265 miles
    Test number
    984205745835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,486 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    955410731081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,121 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    260588412886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,030 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,030 miles
    Test number
    577147484177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,370 miles (+263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,370 miles
    Test number
    836498104368
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail137,107 miles (+8,937)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    989170587402
    • MajorFront Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both body mounts near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan both sides body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass128,170 miles (+126)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,170 miles
    Test number
    745343588281
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail128,044 miles (+4,526)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    209174565492
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass123,518 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    259913522486
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  11. Fail123,108 miles (+6,165)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,108 miles
    Test number
    844845491102
    • FailureFront Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  12. Pass116,943 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    168915376129
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills rusty

  13. Pass110,710 miles (+5,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    862740460272
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass105,077 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,077 miles
    Test number
    766104515188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePower steering has slight seepage

  15. Fail105,073 miles (+2,079)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    228297605113
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass102,994 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    217322214172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass100,166 miles (+2,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    315220703179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass97,930 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    707308802155
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass95,605 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    838052901114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,768 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    961940700161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,969 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    841230999001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,414 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    944133008132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,479 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,479 miles
    Test number
    210673107104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    594984186020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S747 NBD

Does S747 NBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S747 NBD is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S747 NBD?
The MOT on S747 NBD is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S747 NBD done?
S747 NBD was recorded at 158,912 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
Has S747 NBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 NBD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S747 NBD 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 S747 NBD find?
S747 NBD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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