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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S85 NRHMOT history

S85 NRH is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S85 NRH blue 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,210 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

S85 NRH was last recorded at 146,210 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,165 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,045 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,210 miles
  • 2024 – 137,165 miles
  • 2022 – 131,527 miles
  • 2021 – 127,551 miles
  • 2020 – 122,484 miles
  • 2019 – 119,506 miles
  • 2018 – 117,576 miles
  • 2017 – 113,975 miles
  • 2016 – 112,994 miles
  • 2015 – 112,209 miles
  • 2014 – 110,840 miles
  • 2013 – 104,954 miles
  • 2012 – 98,629 miles
  • 2011 – 91,689 miles
  • 2010 – 84,952 miles
  • 2009 – 78,141 miles
  • 2008 – 70,836 miles
  • 2007 – 63,175 miles
  • 2006 – 58,366 miles
  • 2005 – 47,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,210 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center silencer bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,210 miles (+9,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,210 miles
    Test number
    238958125821
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center silencer bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,165 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    186553646703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,891 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,891 miles
    Test number
    117041093208
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Two front body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,527 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,527 miles
    Test number
    536980518447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail131,386 miles (+3,835)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    240257253406
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass127,551 miles (+5,067)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    464050924028
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass122,484 miles (+2,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,484 miles
    Test number
    896828083440
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and corroded on the inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,506 miles (+1,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    648443091476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassie corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass117,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    779865374066
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail117,576 miles (+3,601)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    620598165277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,975 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    978351492262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,965 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    862717653656
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail113,954 miles (+960)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    639862202255
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind spring badley corroded and weak (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    324913016184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail112,994 miles (+785)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    528394265604
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    685251140224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail112,209 miles (+1,369)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    603440728594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,840 miles (+5,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    328836584216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,954 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    117114883240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,947 miles (+6,318)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    146813783236
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass98,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    285349082276
    • NoteRear of chassi leg getting little rusty on off side rear but still solid.

  22. Fail98,629 miles (+6,940)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    826616482294
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear of chassi leg getting little rusty on off side rear but still solid.

  23. Pass91,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    736408871244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,689 miles (+6,737)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    817858471209
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass84,952 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    303588670253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    310461989418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail78,141 miles (+7,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    724401089218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass70,836 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,836 miles
    Test number
    133563388202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass63,175 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    501066337133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Fail63,046 miles (+4,680)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    171702937122
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working.Not sure if it`s wired up

  31. Pass58,366 miles (+10,884)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    241968336484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    984641255220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 NRH

Does S85 NRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 NRH is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 NRH?
The MOT on S85 NRH is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 NRH done?
S85 NRH was recorded at 146,210 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has S85 NRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 NRH has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S85 NRH 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 NRH find?
S85 NRH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective center silencer bracket corroded off; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail.

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