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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S89 FVCMOT history

S89 FVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S89 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
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,727 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 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
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 FVC was last recorded at 177,727 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2008: 49,208 miles, lower than 117,912 miles on 5 Aug 2005.
  • 13 May 2015: 190,022 miles, lower than 190,985 miles on 12 May 2015.
  • 2 Nov 2022: 169,639 miles, lower than 196,802 miles on 25 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,923 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,804 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,727 miles
  • 2024 – 174,923 miles
  • 2023 – 172,367 miles
  • 2022 – 169,639 miles
  • 2021 – 196,802 miles
  • 2020 – 196,060 miles
  • 2019 – 194,292 miles
  • 2018 – 194,063 miles
  • 2017 – 193,129 miles
  • 2016 – 192,216 miles
  • 2015 – 190,022 miles
  • 2014 – 189,096 miles
  • 2013 – 185,713 miles
  • 2012 – 177,165 miles
  • 2011 – 175,982 miles
  • 2010 – 169,802 miles
  • 2009 – 160,576 miles
  • 2008 – 49,208 miles
  • 2005 – 117,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,727 miles (+2,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,727 miles
    Test number
    572505004365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,923 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,923 miles
    Test number
    948350634312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,367 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,367 miles
    Test number
    174072046780
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass169,639 miles (-27,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,639 miles
    Test number
    209497246768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,802 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,802 miles
    Test number
    102705857775
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  6. Pass196,060 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,060 miles
    Test number
    442473662291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass194,292 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    194,292 miles
    Test number
    660052186613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail194,290 miles (+227)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,290 miles
    Test number
    213467667729
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Intermittent. Master cylinder? (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Underneath turbocharger? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass194,063 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,063 miles
    Test number
    804149734635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass193,129 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    193,129 miles
    Test number
    269990303711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass192,216 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    192,216 miles
    Test number
    557328108014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,022 miles (-963)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    190,022 miles
    Test number
    217623835128
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear/rear seats not fitted
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is muddy

  13. Fail190,985 miles (+1,889)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,985 miles
    Test number
    615222135100
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear/rear seats not fitted
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is muddy

  14. Pass189,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    189,096 miles
    Test number
    105453244121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail189,096 miles (+3,383)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,096 miles
    Test number
    637095634115
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass185,713 miles (+33)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    185,713 miles
    Test number
    859140633100
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop is missing

  17. Fail185,680 miles (+8,515)11 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,680 miles
    Test number
    797939923187
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteBattery lamp is on
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop is missing

  18. Pass177,165 miles (+1,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    177,165 miles
    Test number
    205547212154
    • NoteOffside front inner arch starting to corrode

  19. Pass175,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    175,982 miles
    Test number
    439451631112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail175,982 miles (+6,180)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,982 miles
    Test number
    777231631113
    • FailureCentre Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass169,802 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    169,802 miles
    Test number
    703975420144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass160,576 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    160,576 miles
    Test number
    550411729116
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail160,576 miles (+111,368)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,576 miles
    Test number
    371510529153
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass49,208 miles (-68,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    272779308445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass117,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    474067936080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 FVC

Does S89 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 FVC is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S89 FVC?
The MOT on S89 FVC is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 FVC done?
S89 FVC was recorded at 177,727 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has S89 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 FVC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S89 FVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 18 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S89 FVC find?
S89 FVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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