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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S98 SVXMOT history

S98 SVX is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S98 SVX green 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 11 Jan 2026
Mileage
109,757 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 SVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S98 SVX was last recorded at 109,757 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,572 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,757 miles
  • 2024 – 109,572 miles
  • 2023 – 108,955 miles
  • 2022 – 108,297 miles
  • 2020 – 107,417 miles
  • 2019 – 105,575 miles
  • 2018 – 103,423 miles
  • 2016 – 99,153 miles
  • 2015 – 96,111 miles
  • 2014 – 94,133 miles
  • 2013 – 92,206 miles
  • 2012 – 88,767 miles
  • 2011 – 84,690 miles
  • 2010 – 80,564 miles
  • 2009 – 76,025 miles
  • 2008 – 70,069 miles
  • 2007 – 63,509 miles
  • 2006 – 57,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,757 miles
  • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.70.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear most outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear upper axle support joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front joints leaking
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySpare wheel loose

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,757 miles (+185)3 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    300428579549
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.70.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear most outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear upper axle support joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front joints leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel loose

  2. Pass109,572 miles (+617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    699756654074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass108,955 miles (+658)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    726390672503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass108,297 miles (+240)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,297 miles
    Test number
    379035218101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,057 miles (+640)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    904510087767
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,417 miles (+1,842)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,417 miles
    Test number
    452513848006
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,575 miles (+2,152)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,575 miles
    Test number
    291012628395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,423 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    170240218692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,153 miles (+3,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    350467230815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass96,111 miles (+1,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    308198805413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,133 miles (+1,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    225398834275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,206 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    756449633294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,767 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,767 miles
    Test number
    177577132242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,690 miles (+4,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    416095531295
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,564 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    343690630462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,025 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    304621139452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,069 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    651211338211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,509 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    352259827461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    924247636210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 SVX

Does S98 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 SVX expired on 11 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 SVX?
The MOT on S98 SVX expired on 11 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 SVX done?
S98 SVX was recorded at 109,757 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has S98 SVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 SVX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S98 SVX 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 S98 SVX find?
S98 SVX failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 8 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.70.16; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 11 more.

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