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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S788 SEVMOT history

S788 SEV is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S788 SEV gold 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,130 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 SEV was last recorded at 95,130 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,488 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
2,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,130 miles
  • 2025 – 93,488 miles
  • 2024 – 92,517 miles
  • 2023 – 91,195 miles
  • 2022 – 89,792 miles
  • 2021 – 88,172 miles
  • 2020 – 87,463 miles
  • 2019 – 84,763 miles
  • 2018 – 81,249 miles
  • 2017 – 76,675 miles
  • 2016 – 73,283 miles
  • 2015 – 72,178 miles
  • 2014 – 71,111 miles
  • 2013 – 70,282 miles
  • 2012 – 69,426 miles
  • 2010 – 63,593 miles
  • 2009 – 60,206 miles
  • 2008 – 55,710 miles
  • 2007 – 51,037 miles
  • 2006 – 43,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,130 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,130 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    352205833258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,488 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    501481108875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,517 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    816913459563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,195 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    179272767523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear and offside sill panels very corroded

  5. Fail91,193 miles (+1,401)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    920166245393
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear and offside sill panels very corroded

  6. Pass89,792 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    966319950390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill panel badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail89,792 miles (+1,620)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    262595839614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill panel badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass88,172 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    905332786786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,463 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    521378347255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,763 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    102734793237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,249 miles
    Test number
    460730516002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,249 miles (+4,574)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,249 miles
    Test number
    699681292031
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass76,675 miles (+3,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    449828020025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very weak (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass73,283 miles (+1,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    830212913117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section very weak

  15. Pass72,178 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    165391445473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass71,111 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    119050254023
    • NoteCentre exhaust section very weak.

  17. Fail71,109 miles (+827)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    136922244016
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section very weak.

  18. Pass70,282 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    736681553004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,275 miles (+849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    408354343086
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass69,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,426 miles
    Test number
    575724042075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail69,426 miles (+5,833)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,426 miles
    Test number
    818044742080
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass63,593 miles (+25)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    611726650295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail63,568 miles (+3,362)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    901912650245
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass60,206 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    322358459296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail60,201 miles (+4,491)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    261717859264
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass55,710 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    231924458286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,037 miles (+7,401)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    712295557230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brakes discs worn/rusty
    • NotePropshaft gibbo joint split

  28. Fail43,636 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    331784546247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass43,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    850664446218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S788 SEV

Does S788 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 SEV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 SEV?
The MOT on S788 SEV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 SEV done?
S788 SEV was recorded at 95,130 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
Has S788 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 SEV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S788 SEV 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 SEV find?
S788 SEV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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