
Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S78 DWYMOT history
S78 DWY is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 90,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 90,438 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 DWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S78 DWY was last recorded at 90,438 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,911 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 527 miles
- Average per year
- 2,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,438 miles
- 2025 – 89,911 miles
- 2024 – 89,463 miles
- 2023 – 89,307 miles
- 2022 – 89,124 miles
- 2021 – 88,686 miles
- 2020 – 87,749 miles
- 2019 – 87,186 miles
- 2018 – 86,574 miles
- 2017 – 86,554 miles
- 2016 – 85,378 miles
- 2015 – 80,841 miles
- 2014 – 79,831 miles
- 2013 – 78,788 miles
- 2012 – 76,340 miles
- 2011 – 74,610 miles
- 2010 – 72,903 miles
- 2009 – 64,341 miles
- 2008 – 56,135 miles
- 2007 – 49,425 miles
- 2006 – 44,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL
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.
Both rear rebound rubbers missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
This vehicle has a thick layer of underseal covering the axles ,chassis, steering componants, brakes etc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,438 miles (+527)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 90,438 miles
- Test number
- 419052623523
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL
Pass89,911 miles (+448)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 89,911 miles
- Test number
- 222209907229
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Pass89,463 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,463 miles
- Test number
- 999092644482
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThis vehicle has a thick layer of underseal covering the axles ,chassis, steering componants, brakes etc
Fail89,462 miles (+155)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 896559771236
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThis vehicle has a thick layer of underseal covering the axles ,chassis, steering componants, brakes etc
Pass89,307 miles (+183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,307 miles
- Test number
- 310559974005
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED
Pass89,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,124 miles
- Test number
- 384366692216
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear rebound rubbers missing
- AdvisoryBoth side steps badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear mud flaps corroded and insecure
Fail89,124 miles (+438)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,124 miles
- Test number
- 495078630978
- DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear rebound rubbers missing
- AdvisoryBoth side steps badly corroded
- AdvisoryRear mud flaps corroded and insecure
Pass88,686 miles (+937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,686 miles
- Test number
- 926186506081
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,749 miles
- Test number
- 193645731559
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s step brackets corroded
Fail87,749 miles (+563)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,749 miles
- Test number
- 907848991849
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s step brackets corroded
Pass87,186 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,186 miles
- Test number
- 675117611885
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear rebound rubbers missing
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
Fail87,186 miles (+612)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,186 miles
- Test number
- 481928965097
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear rebound rubbers missing
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
Pass86,574 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 86,574 miles
- Test number
- 309359031216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth side steps are corroded
Fail86,574 miles (+20)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,574 miles
- Test number
- 922380521934
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth side steps are corroded
Fail86,554 miles (+1,176)5 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,554 miles
- Test number
- 943970448389
- DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth side steps are corroded
Pass85,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 85,378 miles
- Test number
- 467862318966
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail85,378 miles (+4,537)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,378 miles
- Test number
- 886185679516
- DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass80,841 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,841 miles
- Test number
- 506647685197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear inner splash guard corroded away
- NoteSurface corrosion starting on chassis
Fail80,841 miles (+1,010)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,841 miles
- Test number
- 597717985110
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear inner splash guard corroded away
- NoteSurface corrosion starting on chassis
Pass79,831 miles (+12)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,831 miles
- Test number
- 889265794174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCentre exhaust starting to deteriorate
- NoteChassis members starting to corrode
- NoteNearside front shock absorber leaking close to limit
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteRear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing and bearing slightly noisy in operation
- NoteSuspension components starting to corrode
Fail79,819 miles (+1,031)7 failures3 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,819 miles
- Test number
- 586081674117
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCentre exhaust starting to corrode
- NoteChassis members starting to corrode
- NoteNearside front shock absorber leaking close to limit
- NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
- NoteOffside front tyre getting low
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteRear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteSuspension components starting to corrode
Pass78,788 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 78,788 miles
- Test number
- 488115803211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail78,788 miles (+2,448)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,788 miles
- Test number
- 687035203208
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,340 miles (+1,730)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,340 miles
- Test number
- 238828152458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,610 miles (+1,707)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 74,610 miles
- Test number
- 657003941142
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass72,903 miles (+8,562)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 72,903 miles
- Test number
- 793112430147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,341 miles
- Test number
- 204448049162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,341 miles (+8,206)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,341 miles
- Test number
- 470402349140
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass56,135 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 56,135 miles
- Test number
- 763304838150
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Fail56,133 miles (+6,708)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,133 miles
- Test number
- 603494338112
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Pass49,425 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 49,425 miles
- Test number
- 303121457118
- NoteAs previous vt 32
Fail49,425 miles (+4,626)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,425 miles
- Test number
- 911640257104
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,799 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,799 miles
- Test number
- 201050576167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about S78 DWY
- Does S78 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 DWY is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S78 DWY?
- The MOT on S78 DWY 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 S78 DWY done?
- S78 DWY was recorded at 90,438 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
- Has S78 DWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 DWY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S78 DWY 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 S78 DWY find?
- S78 DWY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; under side of vehicle is covered in thick underseal.
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