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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S82 FVCMOT history

S82 FVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S82 FVC blue 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 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
163,435 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 FVC
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
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S82 FVC was last recorded at 163,435 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,574 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,435 miles
  • 2022 – 162,574 miles
  • 2021 – 160,992 miles
  • 2020 – 159,418 miles
  • 2019 – 155,919 miles
  • 2018 – 153,403 miles
  • 2017 – 151,027 miles
  • 2016 – 147,571 miles
  • 2015 – 144,869 miles
  • 2014 – 142,493 miles
  • 2013 – 139,491 miles
  • 2012 – 135,847 miles
  • 2011 – 132,801 miles
  • 2010 – 129,445 miles
  • 2009 – 124,773 miles
  • 2008 – 119,321 miles
  • 2007 – 111,415 miles
  • 2006 – 102,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,435 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal excessively leaking (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of anti rollbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body mounting heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE*
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper insecure not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear heavy corrosion to inner wheel arch tub
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE*
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle tie bar and bush very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear heavy corrosion to inner wheel arch tub/rear quarter
  • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser dust cover severely deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront axle/diff leaking not excessively
  • AdvisoryTowbar poor condition

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.

  • Nsf tractor hub seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tractor Joint Leaking Excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Axle Bump Stops Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nsr under rear seat body mount badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,435 miles (+861)11 major1 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    929428271233
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal excessively leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of anti rollbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded with in 30cm of spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mounting heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE*
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper insecure not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heavy corrosion to inner wheel arch tub
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE*
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle tie bar and bush very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heavy corrosion to inner wheel arch tub/rear quarter
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront axle/diff leaking not excessively
    • AdvisoryTowbar poor condition

  2. Pass162,574 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,574 miles
    Test number
    973772208827
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor Joint Leaking Excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Bump Stops Missing

  3. Fail162,563 miles (+1,571)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,563 miles
    Test number
    472993299082
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Shock Absorber Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Shock Absorber Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor Joint Leaking Excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Bump Stops Missing

  4. Pass160,992 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,992 miles
    Test number
    304680646186
    • AdvisoryNsf tractor hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNsr under rear seat body mount badly corroded

  5. Fail160,962 miles (+1,544)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,962 miles
    Test number
    961306366969
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf tractor hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNsr under rear seat body mount badly corroded

  6. Pass159,418 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,418 miles
    Test number
    358823068708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf tractpr hub seal leaking

  7. Fail159,413 miles (+3,494)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,413 miles
    Test number
    466822592761
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced ns (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsf tractor hub seal leaking

  8. Pass155,919 miles (+2,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,919 miles
    Test number
    710709566197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass153,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,403 miles
    Test number
    893100920857
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail153,403 miles (+2,376)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,403 miles
    Test number
    925749543325
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass151,027 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,027 miles
    Test number
    226886747826
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail150,861 miles (+3,290)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,861 miles
    Test number
    450330617533
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside body mounting to inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass147,571 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,571 miles
    Test number
    763285855809
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside chassis members getting rusty above rear axle.

  14. Pass144,869 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    163136230340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,493 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,493 miles
    Test number
    538538764254
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass139,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    368892263201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,491 miles (+3,644)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    999522663241
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  18. Pass135,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    936963062251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail135,847 miles (+3,046)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    965703962221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass132,801 miles (+3,356)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,801 miles
    Test number
    496284161274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll four tyres have minor cracks on outer sidewalls.
    • NoteRear of O/S/R wheel arch insecure, mud flap missing.

  21. Fail129,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    231236460203
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass129,445 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    902086460234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,773 miles (+5,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    934707869283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass119,321 miles (+7,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    371034478469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass111,415 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    430000577262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    102888976243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S82 FVC

Does S82 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S82 FVC expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S82 FVC?
The MOT on S82 FVC expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S82 FVC done?
S82 FVC was recorded at 163,435 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has S82 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 FVC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S82 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 S82 FVC find?
S82 FVC failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 21 advisories: nearside front brake disc contaminated hub seal excessively leaking; nearside front brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head; nearside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 30 more.

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