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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S770 AECMOT history

S770 AEC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 218,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

S770 AEC silver 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 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
218,380 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 AEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 AEC was last recorded at 218,380 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,311 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
7,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,380 miles
  • 2023 – 218,311 miles
  • 2022 – 203,117 miles
  • 2020 – 191,409 miles
  • 2019 – 188,009 miles
  • 2018 – 183,894 miles
  • 2017 – 180,546 miles
  • 2016 – 170,995 miles
  • 2015 – 159,218 miles
  • 2014 – 148,775 miles
  • 2013 – 139,828 miles
  • 2012 – 128,856 miles
  • 2011 – 117,182 miles
  • 2010 – 104,307 miles
  • 2009 – 96,547 miles
  • 2008 – 91,544 miles
  • 2007 – 85,839 miles
  • 2006 – 78,755 miles
  • 2005 – 72,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,380 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,380 miles
    Test number
    450716084074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail218,311 miles (+15,194)1 dangerous16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,311 miles
    Test number
    622581397779
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass203,117 miles (+214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,117 miles
    Test number
    688681519620
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin one only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both rear outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four o/s /f lower worst (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross rail between chassis holding fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryThree brake pads are good one is worn to about 2mm
  4. Fail202,903 miles (+11,494)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,903 miles
    Test number
    560400352171
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) missing pad securing location pin 1of two missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction n f u sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both rear outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four o/s /f lower worst (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross rail between chassis holding fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass191,409 miles (+441)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    191,409 miles
    Test number
    527263410309
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog light not working
  6. Fail190,968 miles (+2,959)1 dangerous9 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,968 miles
    Test number
    593326408736
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and leaking , and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged from fuel filter to pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing front track rod end split pin not through castle nut (sheared of) (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose front prop , rear flange nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt onto steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryN/s front indicator lamp not located properly , still secure
  7. Pass188,009 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,009 miles
    Test number
    632602262238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass183,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,894 miles
    Test number
    343729559812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear (2.7.4)
  9. Fail183,894 miles (+3,348)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,894 miles
    Test number
    736405854378
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear (2.7.4)
  10. Pass180,546 miles (+9,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    180,546 miles
    Test number
    278171202141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass170,995 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,995 miles
    Test number
    695245381429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail170,988 miles (+11,770)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,988 miles
    Test number
    820906881116
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass159,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,218 miles
    Test number
    421063420541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Fail159,218 miles (+10,443)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,218 miles
    Test number
    888762511961
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass148,775 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,775 miles
    Test number
    729174904249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,828 miles (+10,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,828 miles
    Test number
    388373603472
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre has 2 small cuts but not deep enough to reach cords
  17. Pass128,856 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,856 miles
    Test number
    385436492123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,721 miles (+11,539)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    807473992117
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass117,182 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    727704891180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,098 miles (+12,791)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    789313491160
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass104,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,307 miles
    Test number
    144364670177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,307 miles (+7,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,307 miles
    Test number
    372223370148
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass96,547 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    702090699116
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small age cracks in side walls
  24. Fail96,543 miles (+4,999)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    752799689158
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small age cracks in side walls
  25. Pass91,544 miles (+5,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,544 miles
    Test number
    202923698403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass85,839 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    964032097136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    510049986196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,755 miles (+5,801)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    321458386152
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  29. Pass72,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    271846195452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 AEC

Does S770 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S770 AEC expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S770 AEC?
The MOT on S770 AEC expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S770 AEC done?
S770 AEC was recorded at 218,380 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 7,403 miles a year.
Has S770 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 AEC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S770 AEC 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 S770 AEC find?
S770 AEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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