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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S794 BDPMOT history

S794 BDP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 180,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

S794 BDP blue 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,498 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 BDP was last recorded at 180,498 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,338 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,498 miles
  • 2025 – 178,338 miles
  • 2023 – 176,528 miles
  • 2022 – 175,508 miles
  • 2021 – 174,410 miles
  • 2020 – 172,403 miles
  • 2019 – 171,245 miles
  • 2018 – 168,852 miles
  • 2017 – 164,171 miles
  • 2016 – 162,320 miles
  • 2015 – 160,793 miles
  • 2014 – 158,988 miles
  • 2013 – 153,502 miles
  • 2012 – 147,917 miles
  • 2011 – 137,316 miles
  • 2010 – 127,023 miles
  • 2009 – 116,065 miles
  • 2008 – 107,554 miles
  • 2007 – 97,549 miles
  • 2006 – 87,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,498 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower body wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear inner arch corroded and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,498 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    972403431203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,338 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,338 miles
    Test number
    469427602897
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass176,528 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,528 miles
    Test number
    495375062108
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  4. Pass175,508 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,508 miles
    Test number
    164951999713
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass174,410 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,410 miles
    Test number
    601029659312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass172,403 miles (+1,158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,403 miles
    Test number
    299416212398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to inner wing underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to inner wing underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass171,245 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,245 miles
    Test number
    195720464105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,852 miles
    Test number
    364860562721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail168,852 miles (+4,681)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,852 miles
    Test number
    543957746912
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass164,171 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,171 miles
    Test number
    625604249383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded and offside front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryAntiroll bars removed vehicle has been raised

  11. Fail164,171 miles (+1,851)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,171 miles
    Test number
    486198636098
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded and offside front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryAntiroll bars removed vehicle has been raised

  12. Pass162,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    162,320 miles
    Test number
    238953775454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (repaired) under washer bottle (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (repaired) (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear (tyre has slow puncture)
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested recently else where, failed repairs done

  13. Fail162,320 miles (+23)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,320 miles
    Test number
    332584243749
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (adjusted) (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (repaired) under washer bottle (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (repaired) (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear (tyre has slow puncture)

  14. Fail162,297 miles (+1,504)11 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,297 miles
    Test number
    136115319415
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)
    • FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront swivels slight leaking
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass160,793 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,793 miles
    Test number
    895536325152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail160,791 miles (+1,803)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,791 miles
    Test number
    898290725170
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass158,988 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,988 miles
    Test number
    448363924197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass158,504 miles (+5,002)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,504 miles
    Test number
    115624344415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft rear rubber doughnut badly deteriorated

  19. Pass153,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,502 miles
    Test number
    916392273013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail153,502 miles (+5,585)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,502 miles
    Test number
    459427563096
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSRS light on indicating fault

  21. Pass147,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    147,917 miles
    Test number
    718396262079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail147,917 miles (+10,601)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,917 miles
    Test number
    746142862059
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside and offside rear tyres side walls starting to crack

  23. Pass137,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    928500751078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail137,316 miles (+10,293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    575999241052
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass127,023 miles (+222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    854930590083
    • NoteSlight leak from steerin g box

  26. Fail126,801 miles (+10,736)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,801 miles
    Test number
    804781380054
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak from steerin g box

  27. Fail116,065 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    110436459092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass116,065 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    192396759401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,554 miles (+252)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    892965288010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvance corrosion to offside rear brake disc.
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Fail107,302 miles (+9,753)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    631052378083
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvance corrosion to offside rear brake disc.
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass97,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    471454977079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail97,548 miles (+9,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    950144877092
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  33. Pass87,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    260442266031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S794 BDP

Does S794 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 BDP is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S794 BDP?
The MOT on S794 BDP is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S794 BDP done?
S794 BDP was recorded at 180,498 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has S794 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 BDP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S794 BDP 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 S794 BDP find?
S794 BDP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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