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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P263 YYJMOT history

P263 YYJ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

P263 YYJ 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 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
159,821 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P263 YYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P263 YYJ was last recorded at 159,821 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2009: 86,152 miles, lower than 153,989 miles on 5 Feb 2008.

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
158,513 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,308 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,821 miles
  • 2024 – 158,513 miles
  • 2022 – 156,180 miles
  • 2020 – 148,818 miles
  • 2019 – 143,918 miles
  • 2018 – 140,234 miles
  • 2017 – 139,875 miles
  • 2016 – 139,062 miles
  • 2015 – 138,329 miles
  • 2014 – 135,438 miles
  • 2013 – 125,171 miles
  • 2012 – 114,549 miles
  • 2011 – 101,706 miles
  • 2010 – 91,364 miles
  • 2009 – 86,152 miles
  • 2008 – 153,989 miles
  • 2007 – 138,331 miles
  • 2005 – 123,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,821 miles
  • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive shaft sills slightly leaking but not excessive
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryVarious areas covered in mud

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 outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,821 miles (+1,308)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,821 miles
    Test number
    882238424937
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft sills slightly leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas covered in mud

  2. Pass158,513 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,513 miles
    Test number
    550665218758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail158,509 miles (+2,329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,509 miles
    Test number
    364788318178
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass156,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,180 miles
    Test number
    291495873336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,180 miles (+3,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,180 miles
    Test number
    903770750978
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass152,841 miles (+4,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,841 miles
    Test number
    241736723003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill area (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub assembly

  7. Pass148,818 miles (+4,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,818 miles
    Test number
    249251625633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass143,918 miles (+12)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,918 miles
    Test number
    606238223624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body rubber mounting perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail143,906 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,906 miles
    Test number
    119712863787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure bumper end cap insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering arm as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure rear wheel arch mounting missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure bumper end cap insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure rear wheel arch mounting missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body rubber mounting perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass140,234 miles (+359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,234 miles
    Test number
    469965103539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass139,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    414809311122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,875 miles (+813)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    983680756563
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded near body mount but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded near body mount but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded

  13. Pass139,062 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    949411132435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,329 miles (+2,891)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    269025175063
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded but not structual
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

  15. Pass135,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    837065914319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail135,422 miles (+10,251)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,422 miles
    Test number
    317595014380
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail125,171 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    376363323314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass125,171 miles (+10,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    545173923319
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,549 miles (+12,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    605334222359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,706 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    299850101300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail101,706 miles (+10,342)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    479690201439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass91,364 miles (+5,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    483897610301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail86,152 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    324957829366
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass86,152 miles (-67,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    820907429322
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass153,989 miles (+15,658)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    153,989 miles
    Test number
    451406338064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass138,331 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    423779627001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,127 miles (+14,498)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,127 miles
    Test number
    914872027086
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • NoteN/s/r bumper end cap insecure

  28. Pass123,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    123,629 miles
    Test number
    184021925310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P263 YYJ

Does P263 YYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P263 YYJ expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P263 YYJ?
The MOT on P263 YYJ expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P263 YYJ done?
P263 YYJ was recorded at 159,821 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has P263 YYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P263 YYJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on P263 YYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P263 YYJ find?
P263 YYJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; central prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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