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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S808 BMAMOT history

S808 BMA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

S808 BMA red 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,496 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S808 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S808 BMA was last recorded at 127,496 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,467 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,496 miles
  • 2023 – 127,467 miles
  • 2022 – 126,193 miles
  • 2021 – 126,060 miles
  • 2019 – 124,098 miles
  • 2018 – 123,999 miles
  • 2015 – 119,400 miles
  • 2014 – 114,920 miles
  • 2013 – 112,751 miles
  • 2012 – 108,335 miles
  • 2011 – 100,847 miles
  • 2010 – 94,696 miles
  • 2009 – 87,305 miles
  • 2008 – 81,658 miles
  • 2007 – 75,491 miles
  • 2006 – 70,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,496 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust tailpipe holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Small chip in o/s windscreen below 10mm diameter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,496 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    901200902324
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass127,467 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,467 miles
    Test number
    820585930918
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail127,467 miles (+1,274)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,467 miles
    Test number
    149672245859
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass126,193 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,193 miles
    Test number
    597487991362
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail126,193 miles (+133)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,193 miles
    Test number
    641347069491
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass126,060 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    808476714627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,098 miles (+99)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    432469367965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass123,999 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    930452135293
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe holed
    • AdvisorySmall chip in o/s windscreen below 10mm diameter
  9. Fail123,999 miles (+4,599)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    287400224865
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe holed
    • AdvisorySmall chip in o/s windscreen below 10mm diameter
  10. Pass119,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    358859215255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,400 miles (+4,480)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    839618515288
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass114,920 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    755919614265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass112,751 miles (+4,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,751 miles
    Test number
    296409083467
    • NoteNumber plate lamp requires attention.
  14. Pass108,335 miles (+7,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,335 miles
    Test number
    478168782144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass100,847 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    689448781120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,696 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    973668680179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,305 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    484170019239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass81,658 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    264488618203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass75,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    790164917273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,479 miles (+5,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    460294017263
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass70,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,103 miles
    Test number
    963373516265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S808 BMA

Does S808 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 BMA is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S808 BMA?
The MOT on S808 BMA is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S808 BMA done?
S808 BMA was recorded at 127,496 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has S808 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S808 BMA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S808 BMA 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 S808 BMA find?
S808 BMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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