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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S779 RMBMOT history

S779 RMB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 164,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

S779 RMB 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 Aug 2025
Mileage
164,197 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 RMB
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 RMB was last recorded at 164,197 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 3,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,678 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,519 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,197 miles
  • 2022 – 160,678 miles
  • 2021 – 159,359 miles
  • 2020 – 152,883 miles
  • 2019 – 144,174 miles
  • 2018 – 134,115 miles
  • 2017 – 122,594 miles
  • 2016 – 111,271 miles
  • 2015 – 102,386 miles
  • 2014 – 90,264 miles
  • 2013 – 78,357 miles
  • 2012 – 67,519 miles
  • 2011 – 66,147 miles
  • 2010 – 63,789 miles
  • 2009 – 61,359 miles
  • 2008 – 57,972 miles
  • 2007 – 54,423 miles
  • 2006 – 50,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,197 miles (+3,519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,197 miles
    Test number
    895305305583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,678 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,678 miles
    Test number
    547789117120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,666 miles (+1,307)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,666 miles
    Test number
    424046025140
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,359 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    159,359 miles
    Test number
    803967315848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,326 miles (+6,443)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,326 miles
    Test number
    600536636582
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,883 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,883 miles
    Test number
    853645114483
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail152,881 miles (+8,707)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    424740158605
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,174 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,174 miles
    Test number
    668508747058
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap heavily corroded

  9. Fail144,173 miles (+10,058)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,173 miles
    Test number
    150720252057
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap heavily corroded

  10. Pass134,115 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    201499748086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,108 miles (+11,514)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    257137174270
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass122,594 miles (+11,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,594 miles
    Test number
    682055203245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    993424094132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front door pins both sides

  14. Fail111,271 miles (+8,885)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    277317744044
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Front rod both ball joints (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch rusted seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch end of sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat belt mount (arch) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front door pins both sides
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear steering arm ball joints

  15. Pass102,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    805615365063
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail102,386 miles (+12,122)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    215115565063
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass90,264 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    116970564049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail90,262 miles (+11,905)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    699089234082
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass78,357 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    466199933055
    • NoteLateral fuel tank strap corroded/missing

  20. Fail78,354 miles (+10,835)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    859908833038
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteLateral fuel tank strap corroded/missing

  21. Pass67,519 miles (+1,372)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    377385932032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated and minor blow

  22. Pass66,147 miles (+79)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,147 miles
    Test number
    179260091094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads have worn thin.
    • NoteParts of sills and underbody etc are getting rusty.

  23. Fail66,068 miles (+2,279)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    288992381088
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads have worn thin.
    • NoteParts of sills and underbody etc are getting rusty.

  24. Pass63,789 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    833969170048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,763 miles (+2,404)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    832798070086
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing thin.

  26. Pass61,359 miles (+3,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    101258979024
    • NoteParts of floor at nearside starting to rust,no holes yet.

  27. Pass57,972 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    160882988057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,932 miles (+3,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    374938078047
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

  29. Pass54,423 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    180062087057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,397 miles (+4,059)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    114311387027
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass50,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    402519376092
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S779 RMB

Does S779 RMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 RMB expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 RMB?
The MOT on S779 RMB expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 RMB done?
S779 RMB was recorded at 164,197 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has S779 RMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 RMB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S779 RMB 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 RMB find?
S779 RMB passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside front suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 2 more.

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