Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S788 BMAMOT history
S788 BMA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 126,585 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 BMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 BMA was last recorded at 126,585 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 2,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 123,603 miles · 2 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,982 miles
- Average per year
- 5,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,585 miles
- 2021 – 123,603 miles
- 2019 – 121,688 miles
- 2018 – 115,229 miles
- 2017 – 107,747 miles
- 2016 – 97,443 miles
- 2015 – 90,708 miles
- 2014 – 84,148 miles
- 2013 – 76,075 miles
- 2012 – 69,881 miles
- 2011 – 63,788 miles
- 2010 – 56,264 miles
- 2009 – 49,656 miles
- 2008 – 43,740 miles
- 2007 – 37,579 miles
- 2006 – 32,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,585 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
OIL LEAK
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,585 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,585 miles
- Test number
- 619333537921
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,603 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2022
- Odometer
- 123,603 miles
- Test number
- 787551122055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,688 miles (+2)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,688 miles
- Test number
- 777998935446
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge,damaged and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met
- AdvisoryPark brake little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Fail121,686 miles (+6,457)1 dangerous6 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,686 miles
- Test number
- 620004969624
- DangerousSteering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected damper (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge,damaged and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met
- AdvisoryPark brake little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Pass115,229 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 115,229 miles
- Test number
- 489583239928
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail115,228 miles (+7,481)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,228 miles
- Test number
- 514067378849
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,747 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,747 miles
- Test number
- 248935479760
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use
Fail107,746 miles (+10,303)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,746 miles
- Test number
- 816382700270
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use
Pass97,443 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,443 miles
- Test number
- 326362709093
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,443 miles (+6,735)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,443 miles
- Test number
- 248972936219
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,708 miles (+6,560)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 90,708 miles
- Test number
- 851258587562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,148 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,148 miles
- Test number
- 925860784241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,075 miles (+6,194)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 76,075 miles
- Test number
- 909193783270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,881 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,881 miles
- Test number
- 878645082233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,788 miles (+7,524)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 63,788 miles
- Test number
- 429574981276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,264 miles (+6,608)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,264 miles
- Test number
- 381230080207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,656 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,656 miles
- Test number
- 460366589274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,740 miles (+6,161)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,740 miles
- Test number
- 263200198250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,579 miles (+4,821)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,579 miles
- Test number
- 224325987217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 32,758 miles
- Test number
- 174025086252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 BMA
- Does S788 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S788 BMA expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S788 BMA?
- The MOT on S788 BMA expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S788 BMA done?
- S788 BMA was recorded at 126,585 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
- Has S788 BMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 BMA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on S788 BMA 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 S788 BMA find?
- S788 BMA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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