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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S85 LSMMOT history

S85 LSM is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S85 LSM 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
206,955 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 LSM was last recorded at 206,955 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,195 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,760 miles
Average per year
5,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,955 miles
  • 2025 – 199,195 miles
  • 2024 – 192,303 miles
  • 2023 – 188,351 miles
  • 2020 – 186,234 miles
  • 2019 – 179,195 miles
  • 2018 – 174,378 miles
  • 2017 – 163,372 miles
  • 2016 – 149,350 miles
  • 2014 – 145,679 miles
  • 2012 – 141,896 miles
  • 2011 – 138,261 miles
  • 2010 – 137,513 miles
  • 2008 – 125,778 miles
  • 2007 – 118,006 miles
  • 2006 – 106,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,955 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,955 miles (+7,760)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    206,955 miles
    Test number
    530453790631
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass199,195 miles (+6,892)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    199,195 miles
    Test number
    347303622697
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass192,303 miles (+3,952)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,303 miles
    Test number
    126047157072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear arches slightly corroded

  4. Pass188,351 miles (+2,117)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,351 miles
    Test number
    411579378739
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded

  5. Pass186,234 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,234 miles
    Test number
    401711414137
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded .

  6. Fail186,227 miles (+7,032)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,227 miles
    Test number
    990160939327
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded .

  7. Pass179,195 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    341193865509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass174,378 miles (+11,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,378 miles
    Test number
    842001688915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass163,372 miles (+14,022)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,372 miles
    Test number
    358708701018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,350 miles (+3,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,350 miles
    Test number
    513208702927
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  11. Pass145,679 miles (+3,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    145,679 miles
    Test number
    528078324067
    • NoteCorrosion in various parts of vehicle but not in prescribed area's

  12. Pass141,896 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    141,896 miles
    Test number
    218178942341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise bumber damaged

  13. Fail141,892 miles (+3,631)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,892 miles
    Test number
    479017342375
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise bumber damaged

  14. Pass138,261 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    138,261 miles
    Test number
    198842521224
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs

  15. Fail138,261 miles (+748)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,261 miles
    Test number
    437102121230
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs

  16. Pass137,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,513 miles
    Test number
    201966450416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,513 miles (+11,735)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,513 miles
    Test number
    542664750104
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass125,778 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,778 miles
    Test number
    401262158485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,006 miles (+11,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,006 miles
    Test number
    793331157300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,508 miles (+9,523)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,508 miles
    Test number
    240445346385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    141789006422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 LSM

Does S85 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 LSM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 LSM?
The MOT on S85 LSM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 LSM done?
S85 LSM was recorded at 206,955 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,303 miles a year.
Has S85 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 LSM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S85 LSM 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 S85 LSM find?
S85 LSM passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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