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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S793 SRLMOT history

S793 SRL is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 277,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S793 SRL silver 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
277,937 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 SRL
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S793 SRL was last recorded at 277,937 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2012: 112,990 miles, lower than 113,974 miles on 9 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
277,930 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,937 miles
  • 2025 – 271,180 miles
  • 2024 – 260,765 miles
  • 2023 – 251,494 miles
  • 2022 – 244,576 miles
  • 2021 – 230,035 miles
  • 2020 – 218,663 miles
  • 2019 – 203,065 miles
  • 2018 – 183,284 miles
  • 2016 – 165,250 miles
  • 2015 – 146,540 miles
  • 2014 – 140,935 miles
  • 2013 – 132,471 miles
  • 2012 – 119,990 miles
  • 2010 – 109,397 miles
  • 2009 – 106,272 miles
  • 2008 – 102,652 miles
  • 2007 – 96,504 miles
  • 2006 – 91,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,937 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right.

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,937 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    277,937 miles
    Test number
    573446135372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail277,930 miles (+6,750)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,930 miles
    Test number
    809783864595
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly showing white to front (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass271,180 miles (+10,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    271,180 miles
    Test number
    394687243613
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  4. Pass260,765 miles (+9,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    260,765 miles
    Test number
    609858872317
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass251,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    251,494 miles
    Test number
    203587913970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail251,494 miles (+6,918)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,494 miles
    Test number
    575123520853
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass244,576 miles (+14,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    244,576 miles
    Test number
    603426813881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass230,035 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    230,035 miles
    Test number
    959192445361
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail229,983 miles (+11,320)2 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,983 miles
    Test number
    248449708554
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to pad fitted incorrectly (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Mount area (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 Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps excessively deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Pass218,663 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    218,663 miles
    Test number
    179152367975
    • AdvisoryBoth accessory side steps corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a light misting of fluid.
  11. Fail218,663 miles (+15,598)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,663 miles
    Test number
    994001448133
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth accessory side steps corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a light misting of fluid.
  12. Pass203,065 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    203,065 miles
    Test number
    250927617250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  13. Fail203,038 miles (+19,754)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,038 miles
    Test number
    344511679471
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass183,284 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,284 miles
    Test number
    643679786811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail183,279 miles (+18,029)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,279 miles
    Test number
    702742940401
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass165,250 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    165,250 miles
    Test number
    289094909826
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail165,170 miles (+18,630)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,170 miles
    Test number
    608377090275
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass146,540 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,540 miles
    Test number
    677454817560
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  19. Fail146,447 miles (+5,512)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    478602768615
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  20. Fail140,935 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,935 miles
    Test number
    417632744365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass140,935 miles (+8,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,935 miles
    Test number
    639442244303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass132,471 miles (+12,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    132,471 miles
    Test number
    439378833457
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  23. Pass119,990 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    946729842380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,990 miles (-984)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    839617912091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,974 miles (+4,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    758069902004
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass109,397 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    720543050204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,272 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    680171369252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass102,652 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    514213068299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass96,504 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    881577057239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    293511376292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 SRL

Does S793 SRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S793 SRL is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S793 SRL?
The MOT on S793 SRL is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S793 SRL done?
S793 SRL was recorded at 277,937 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,399 miles a year.
Has S793 SRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 SRL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S793 SRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S793 SRL find?
S793 SRL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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