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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S778 CGTMOT history

S778 CGT is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S778 CGT silver 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
180,693 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 CGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 CGT was last recorded at 180,693 miles on 22 May 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,390 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,693 miles
  • 2025 – 180,390 miles
  • 2024 – 180,366 miles
  • 2023 – 180,129 miles
  • 2022 – 179,876 miles
  • 2021 – 178,844 miles
  • 2020 – 178,377 miles
  • 2019 – 177,597 miles
  • 2018 – 176,464 miles
  • 2017 – 173,720 miles
  • 2015 – 170,004 miles
  • 2014 – 166,723 miles
  • 2013 – 163,769 miles
  • 2012 – 161,348 miles
  • 2011 – 157,771 miles
  • 2010 – 153,771 miles
  • 2009 – 148,790 miles
  • 2008 – 138,299 miles
  • 2007 – 122,780 miles
  • 2006 – 114,106 miles
  • 2005 – 97,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,693 miles (+303)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    180,693 miles
    Test number
    314798231796
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass180,390 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,390 miles
    Test number
    322066559158
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted

  3. Pass180,366 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    180,366 miles
    Test number
    120477517639
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail180,366 miles (+237)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,366 miles
    Test number
    813558837899
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended can not check rear sear belts (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass180,129 miles (+253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,129 miles
    Test number
    119529603435
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view At bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass179,876 miles (+1,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,876 miles
    Test number
    513817574580
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass178,844 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    178,844 miles
    Test number
    312933727162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,377 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,377 miles
    Test number
    562275917248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,597 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,597 miles
    Test number
    549190874089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,464 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    176,464 miles
    Test number
    379255525461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,720 miles (+3,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    173,720 miles
    Test number
    949434243105
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres are cracking with age.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass170,004 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    170,004 miles
    Test number
    260305773034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,723 miles (+2,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    166,723 miles
    Test number
    605995914329
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass163,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,769 miles
    Test number
    119276113391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,767 miles (+2,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,767 miles
    Test number
    206973703384
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  16. Pass161,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    536073532369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,348 miles (+3,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    796483232358
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass157,771 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,771 miles
    Test number
    488859211396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,752 miles (+3,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    578654711309
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass153,771 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    411665290273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass148,790 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    621187169234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,299 miles (+15,519)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    138,299 miles
    Test number
    264242148263
    • NoteN/s/r side light getting pale
    • NoteSlight o/s/f brake bind

  23. Pass122,780 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    854099747274
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteWindscreen damage in zone A very close to limit

  24. Fail122,780 miles (+8,674)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    523038947265
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteWindscreen damage in zone a almost to limit

  25. Pass114,106 miles (+16,264)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    114,106 miles
    Test number
    714029756276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    512607865244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 CGT

Does S778 CGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 CGT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 CGT?
The MOT on S778 CGT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 CGT done?
S778 CGT was recorded at 180,693 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has S778 CGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 CGT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S778 CGT 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 S778 CGT find?
S778 CGT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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