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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X778 SCCMOT history

X778 SCC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

X778 SCC red 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 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
170,147 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 SCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 SCC was last recorded at 170,147 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 4,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2023: 153,313 miles, lower than 155,792 miles on 30 May 2022.

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
165,234 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,913 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,147 miles
  • 2024 – 165,234 miles
  • 2023 – 153,313 miles
  • 2022 – 155,792 miles
  • 2021 – 150,080 miles
  • 2020 – 145,305 miles
  • 2019 – 140,919 miles
  • 2018 – 135,572 miles
  • 2017 – 129,530 miles
  • 2016 – 126,027 miles
  • 2015 – 116,802 miles
  • 2014 – 110,450 miles
  • 2013 – 104,470 miles
  • 2012 – 99,347 miles
  • 2011 – 92,701 miles
  • 2010 – 83,001 miles
  • 2009 – 71,382 miles
  • 2008 – 65,840 miles
  • 2006 – 59,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,147 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel tank damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,147 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,147 miles
    Test number
    438029236171
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    232223611613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp

  3. Fail165,234 miles (+11,921)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    562401397896
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp

  4. Pass153,313 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    791206754779
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail153,313 miles (-2,479)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    225569488726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leeking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,792 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,792 miles
    Test number
    803150646322
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))
    • AdvisoryDampness at offside rear axle

  7. Fail155,792 miles (+5,712)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,792 miles
    Test number
    859945551270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))
    • AdvisoryDampness at offside rear axle

  8. Pass150,080 miles (+59)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,080 miles
    Test number
    966891669910
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear dampness at brake back plate
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever needs adjustment

  9. Fail150,021 miles (+4,716)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,021 miles
    Test number
    578648394183
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear dampness at brake back plate
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever needs adjustment

  10. Pass145,305 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    104237652936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,303 miles (+4,384)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,303 miles
    Test number
    339757281281
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drop link loose

  12. Pass140,919 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    378598728366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,572 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,572 miles
    Test number
    845142283986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,568 miles (+6,038)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    966515403458
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass129,530 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    120311741952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,027 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    289183545777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,802 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    509599935196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,450 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    785337724172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,470 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    365668053136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,469 miles (+5,122)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    939567953167
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass99,347 miles (+6,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    926681932064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass92,701 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,701 miles
    Test number
    468582331035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,690 miles (+9,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    356498821053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  24. Pass83,001 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    431456120097
    • NoteUnable to check seats and seat belts in boot area as folded away

  25. Fail82,993 miles (+11,611)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,993 miles
    Test number
    224245920059
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteUnable to check seats and seat belts in boot area as folded away

  26. Pass71,382 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    232585719071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    631219528081
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  28. Fail65,840 miles (+5,951)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    800999328042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  29. Pass59,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    113443726230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail59,889 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    783443326251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X778 SCC

Does X778 SCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 SCC expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 SCC?
The MOT on X778 SCC expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 SCC done?
X778 SCC was recorded at 170,147 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has X778 SCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 SCC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X778 SCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X778 SCC find?
X778 SCC passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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