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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S753 BVLMOT history

S753 BVL is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 276,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

S753 BVL 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 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
276,141 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 BVL
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 expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 BVL was last recorded at 276,141 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 3,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,143 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,998 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 276,141 miles
  • 2023 – 272,143 miles
  • 2022 – 266,626 miles
  • 2021 – 259,616 miles
  • 2020 – 249,508 miles
  • 2019 – 235,476 miles
  • 2018 – 224,537 miles
  • 2017 – 214,874 miles
  • 2016 – 208,387 miles
  • 2015 – 194,481 miles
  • 2014 – 193,459 miles
  • 2013 – 178,719 miles
  • 2012 – 174,670 miles
  • 2011 – 170,580 miles
  • 2010 – 163,371 miles
  • 2009 – 153,472 miles
  • 2008 – 146,583 miles
  • 2007 – 139,132 miles
  • 2006 – 133,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,141 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront body mounts are corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,141 miles (+3,998)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    276,141 miles
    Test number
    553455951732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts are corroded

  2. Pass272,143 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    272,143 miles
    Test number
    154452143450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass266,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    266,626 miles
    Test number
    576313555600
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber worn

  4. Fail266,617 miles (+7,001)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,617 miles
    Test number
    767514702454
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber worn

  5. Pass259,616 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    259,616 miles
    Test number
    235870857065
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail259,613 miles (+10,105)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,613 miles
    Test number
    710260461908
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear axle link mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass249,508 miles (+14,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    249,508 miles
    Test number
    125788796160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass235,476 miles (+10,939)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    235,476 miles
    Test number
    637749380683
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass224,537 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    224,537 miles
    Test number
    965475462044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass214,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    214,874 miles
    Test number
    372565479211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front tractor joint.

  11. Fail214,872 miles (+6,485)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,872 miles
    Test number
    124031880360
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front tractor joint.

  12. Pass208,387 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    208,387 miles
    Test number
    936968918885
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail208,384 miles (+13,903)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,384 miles
    Test number
    796809111853
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass194,481 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    194,481 miles
    Test number
    135996455128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded (non-structural)

  15. Fail194,479 miles (+1,020)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,479 miles
    Test number
    889945955196
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded (non-structural)

  16. Pass193,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    193,459 miles
    Test number
    195298884206
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail193,459 miles (+14,740)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,459 miles
    Test number
    836068084296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass178,719 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    438692713399
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass174,670 miles (+4,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    174,670 miles
    Test number
    716637922395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass170,580 miles (+7,209)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    170,580 miles
    Test number
    405308791229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass163,371 miles (+9,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    163,371 miles
    Test number
    380384490274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass153,472 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    153,472 miles
    Test number
    321031869292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail153,235 miles (+6,652)4 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,235 miles
    Test number
    720232039228
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight noise in both rear wheel bearings

  24. Pass146,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    352334838283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail146,583 miles (+7,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    460404638298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass139,132 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    962691027271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass133,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    133,668 miles
    Test number
    802438126219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S753 BVL

Does S753 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S753 BVL expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S753 BVL?
The MOT on S753 BVL expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S753 BVL done?
S753 BVL was recorded at 276,141 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has S753 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 BVL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S753 BVL 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 S753 BVL find?
S753 BVL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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