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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S785 SPWMOT history

S785 SPW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S785 SPW red 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,752 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 SPW was last recorded at 117,752 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,708 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,752 miles
  • 2024 – 113,769 miles
  • 2023 – 102,731 miles
  • 2022 – 100,123 miles
  • 2020 – 92,770 miles
  • 2019 – 88,130 miles
  • 2018 – 87,333 miles
  • 2017 – 86,166 miles
  • 2016 – 85,145 miles
  • 2015 – 83,969 miles
  • 2014 – 83,265 miles
  • 2013 – 81,800 miles
  • 2012 – 80,541 miles
  • 2011 – 79,001 miles
  • 2010 – 77,576 miles
  • 2009 – 72,002 miles
  • 2008 – 65,931 miles
  • 2007 – 59,623 miles
  • 2006 – 52,198 miles
  • 2005 – 44,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,752 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,752 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,752 miles
    Test number
    814053858949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,708 miles (+3,939)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    386325789012
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass113,769 miles (+11,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    272550783405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass102,731 miles (+2,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    521012618059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,123 miles (+7,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    509362619469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass92,770 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    137929025268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,130 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    486464630906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,118 miles (+785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    391604482223
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,333 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    967703915458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,166 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    628135229835
    • AdvisoryOil leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn rear doughnut starting to split

  11. Pass85,145 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    707737087925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,969 miles (+704)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    705066495176
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis

  13. Pass83,265 miles (+1,465)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    388083614232
    • NoteCoil spring corroded all round
    • NoteO/s/f tyre balding far inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  14. Pass81,800 miles (+5)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    298149193198
    • NoteNearside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside side step bars corroded
    • NoteOffside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside side step bars corroded

  15. Fail81,795 miles (+1,254)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    127918193179
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteNearside side step bars corroded
    • NoteOffside front coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside side step bars corroded

  16. Pass80,541 miles (+1,540)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    138690302268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front flexi hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

  17. Pass79,001 miles (+1,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    976466901239
    • NoteNearside front wheel slight bind

  18. Fail77,576 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    122467810230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass77,576 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    390747310291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,002 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    891831329381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,931 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    322357518354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,623 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    123179337356
    • NoteGearbox rear oil seal leaking
    • NotePropshaft coupling starting to split

  23. Fail59,623 miles (+7,425)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    734109237341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteGearbox rear oil seal leaking
    • NotePropshaft coupling starting to split

  24. Pass52,198 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    762133406316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    401165905421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 SPW

Does S785 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 SPW is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S785 SPW?
The MOT on S785 SPW is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S785 SPW done?
S785 SPW was recorded at 117,752 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has S785 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 SPW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S785 SPW 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 S785 SPW find?
S785 SPW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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