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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S803 FVCMOT history

S803 FVC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

S803 FVC silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
107,487 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 FVC
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
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S803 FVC was last recorded at 107,487 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,388 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,487 miles
  • 2023 – 106,388 miles
  • 2021 – 97,653 miles
  • 2020 – 89,312 miles
  • 2018 – 87,376 miles
  • 2017 – 83,447 miles
  • 2016 – 76,931 miles
  • 2015 – 70,697 miles
  • 2014 – 65,274 miles
  • 2013 – 61,165 miles
  • 2012 – 59,401 miles
  • 2011 – 56,977 miles
  • 2010 – 54,112 miles
  • 2009 – 51,222 miles
  • 2008 – 47,994 miles
  • 2007 – 42,698 miles
  • 2006 – 37,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,487 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both middle rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail107,487 miles (+1,099)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    522949300413
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both middle rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,388 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    610989370816
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail106,385 miles (+8,732)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    317777906360
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    932488325262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,653 miles (+8,341)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    889893059618
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,312 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    595856857336
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail89,280 miles (+1,904)14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    757687144098
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front tie bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most tie bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,376 miles (+3,929)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    384057559790
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,447 miles (+1,606)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    989403574373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryChassis in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view to the road
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded

  10. Fail81,841 miles (+4,910)6 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    957805721093
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryChassis in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

  11. Pass76,931 miles (+127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    926199032427
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in front propshaft UJ
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail76,804 miles (+6,107)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    401152229653
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in front propshaft UJ
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass70,697 miles (+1,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    864703908377
    • Advisory2 child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryH/lamp guards fitted
    • AdvisoryLittle handbrake reserve travel
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake disc corroded

  14. Fail69,053 miles (+3,779)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    303849093856
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass65,274 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    585982744286
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail65,274 miles (+4,109)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    937228434202
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass61,165 miles (+1,764)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    709102233265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolent bottle splitting

  18. Pass59,401 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    138752942243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,385 miles (+2,408)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    518007132221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,977 miles (+2,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    329404131238
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass54,112 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    363032430275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,222 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,222 miles
    Test number
    323862639417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,994 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    743651738215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,890 miles (+5,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    821255628223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    284656867132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail42,698 miles (+5,339)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    474486267107
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail37,359 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,359 miles
    Test number
    140099086429
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass37,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,359 miles
    Test number
    773759886060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S803 FVC

Does S803 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S803 FVC expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S803 FVC?
The MOT on S803 FVC expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S803 FVC done?
S803 FVC was recorded at 107,487 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has S803 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 FVC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S803 FVC 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 S803 FVC find?
S803 FVC failed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both middle rear mounts; front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front body mounts, and 6 more.

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