No, S396 BDS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S396 BDS?

The MOT for S396 BDS is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 November 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of S396 BDS?

The recorded mileage for S396 BDS is 164,727 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S396 BDS ULEZ compliant?

No, S396 BDS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S396 BDS

S396 BDS

1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 164,727 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/11/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 164,727 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/11/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 164,727 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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S396 BDS Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 08/11/2023
164,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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S396 BDS Mileage History

12/10/2021154,814 mi
12/10/2021154,814 mi
09/11/2022158,956 mi+4,142 mi
08/11/2023164,727 mi+5,771 mi

Average of roughly 4,783 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S396 BDS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:20

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S396 BDS) between October 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength c”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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