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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S81 BGXMOT history

S81 BGX is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

S81 BGX gold 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,369 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 BGX was last recorded at 179,369 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,513 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,856 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,369 miles
  • 2025 – 176,513 miles
  • 2024 – 175,401 miles
  • 2023 – 172,448 miles
  • 2022 – 168,369 miles
  • 2021 – 164,342 miles
  • 2020 – 162,215 miles
  • 2019 – 158,878 miles
  • 2018 – 156,003 miles
  • 2017 – 154,203 miles
  • 2016 – 152,151 miles
  • 2015 – 149,732 miles
  • 2013 – 145,406 miles
  • 2012 – 138,446 miles
  • 2011 – 131,719 miles
  • 2010 – 120,115 miles
  • 2009 – 107,545 miles
  • 2008 – 98,717 miles
  • 2007 – 88,530 miles
  • 2006 – 79,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,369 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,369 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,369 miles
    Test number
    100823333371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,513 miles (+1,112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,513 miles
    Test number
    598382075434
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,401 miles (+2,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,401 miles
    Test number
    442624075127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,448 miles (+4,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,448 miles
    Test number
    926713783000
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,369 miles (+4,027)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,369 miles
    Test number
    183076444465
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass164,342 miles (+2,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,342 miles
    Test number
    412563460685
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass162,215 miles (+3,337)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,215 miles
    Test number
    349198241759
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,878 miles (+2,875)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,878 miles
    Test number
    688102555484
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive handbrake drum oil round drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box /pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass156,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    266314855860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail156,003 miles (+1,800)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    693424898429
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass154,203 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,203 miles
    Test number
    626244580133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,151 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,151 miles
    Test number
    352756502465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,732 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,732 miles
    Test number
    785239715081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,406 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,406 miles
    Test number
    415936733429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,439 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,439 miles
    Test number
    347126833078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Fail139,438 miles (+992)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,438 miles
    Test number
    856612233055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass138,446 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    305068272287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail138,445 miles (+6,726)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,445 miles
    Test number
    336728572256
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass131,719 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,719 miles
    Test number
    378383471493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail131,712 miles (+11,597)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,712 miles
    Test number
    129549961262
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass120,115 miles (+25)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,115 miles
    Test number
    584550360219
    • NoteDrivers mirror taped up
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk cover missing
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/r quarter bumper missing

  22. Fail120,090 miles (+12,545)9 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    141077950297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteDrivers mirror taped up
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk cover missing
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads low
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/r quarter bumper missing

  23. Pass107,545 miles (+76)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    861051189137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s front bumper damaged

  24. Fail107,469 miles (+8,752)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    801764879156
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s front bumper damaged

  25. Pass98,717 miles (+94)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    560216478139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front of car
    • NoteO/s rear corner bumper missing

  26. Fail98,623 miles (+10,093)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,623 miles
    Test number
    821233078150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front of car
    • NoteO/s rear corner bumper missing

  27. Fail88,530 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    491262877172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r corner bumper missing

  28. Pass88,530 miles (+8,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    791212377173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r corner bumper missing

  29. Pass79,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    283366966401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,742 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    582826766170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about S81 BGX

Does S81 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 BGX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 BGX?
The MOT on S81 BGX 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 S81 BGX done?
S81 BGX was recorded at 179,369 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has S81 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 BGX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S81 BGX 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 S81 BGX find?
S81 BGX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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