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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S779 MVYMOT history

S779 MVY is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S779 MVY 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,797 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 MVY
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 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 MVY was last recorded at 110,797 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,790 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,797 miles
  • 2016 – 110,754 miles
  • 2015 – 106,194 miles
  • 2014 – 99,966 miles
  • 2013 – 91,707 miles
  • 2012 – 82,189 miles
  • 2011 – 75,340 miles
  • 2010 – 68,359 miles
  • 2009 – 60,426 miles
  • 2008 – 49,981 miles
  • 2007 – 37,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,797 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,797 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,797 miles
    Test number
    315016909619
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Fail110,790 miles (+36)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,790 miles
    Test number
    399442970269
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Pass110,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    477130257701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail110,751 miles (+4,557)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    251065083004
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rep/ASAP (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass106,194 miles (+6,228)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    398031315225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePart of tail pipe deteriated

  6. Pass99,966 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,966 miles
    Test number
    106714504228
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic cover damaged on centre rear seat belt lock

  7. Fail99,960 miles (+8,253)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    869344904298
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic cover damaged on centre rear seat belt lock

  8. Pass91,707 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    986603913243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    296406712241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,189 miles (+6,849)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    967185312262
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass75,340 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    579782801243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass68,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    851127000222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,358 miles (+7,932)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    391427300412
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass60,426 miles (+10,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    980055019287
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass49,981 miles (+12,979)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    613964508271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,002 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    812948617268
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

Questions about S779 MVY

Does S779 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 MVY is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 MVY?
The MOT on S779 MVY is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 MVY done?
S779 MVY was recorded at 110,797 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,966 miles a year.
Has S779 MVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 MVY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S779 MVY 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 S779 MVY find?
S779 MVY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported.

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