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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T266 YABMOT history

T266 YAB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
201,696 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 YAB was last recorded at 201,696 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 6,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,373 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,323 miles
Average per year
7,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 201,696 miles
  • 2020 – 195,373 miles
  • 2019 – 181,252 miles
  • 2018 – 168,838 miles
  • 2017 – 162,692 miles
  • 2016 – 156,781 miles
  • 2015 – 148,928 miles
  • 2014 – 141,807 miles
  • 2013 – 136,758 miles
  • 2012 – 127,996 miles
  • 2011 – 118,955 miles
  • 2010 – 108,816 miles
  • 2009 – 101,393 miles
  • 2008 – 92,267 miles
  • 2007 – 86,581 miles
  • 2006 – 80,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,696 miles
    Test number
    516207215111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail201,694 miles (+6,321)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,694 miles
    Test number
    439691968517
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,373 miles (+14,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    195,373 miles
    Test number
    683913869092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass181,252 miles (+376)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,252 miles
    Test number
    977291286849
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail180,876 miles (+12,038)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,876 miles
    Test number
    583916903279
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,838 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    168,838 miles
    Test number
    981677885227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,469 miles (+5,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,469 miles
    Test number
    414505231951
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass162,692 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,692 miles
    Test number
    565555808904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,612 miles (+5,831)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    294665735243
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing 30cm ABS pump (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box idler track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass156,781 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,781 miles
    Test number
    340865283803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,639 miles (+7,711)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,639 miles
    Test number
    463600254008
    • FailureFuel system component leaking rear of engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/floorpan behind pedels (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light too dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Spring seat/hat corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass148,928 miles (+7,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    217564535013
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  13. Pass141,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,807 miles
    Test number
    727800294032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,807 miles (+5,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,807 miles
    Test number
    768437084007
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass136,758 miles (+8,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    666983093006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass127,996 miles (+9,041)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,996 miles
    Test number
    697734882071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

  17. Pass118,955 miles (+10,139)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,955 miles
    Test number
    628654381061
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass108,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    111168380494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail108,816 miles (+7,423)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    484198780001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,393 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    172773469480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail101,384 miles (+9,117)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,384 miles
    Test number
    510531969087
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass92,267 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    92,267 miles
    Test number
    273822758059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail92,207 miles (+5,626)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    772510258078
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass86,581 miles (+6,257)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    362830887045
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass80,324 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    494981986013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  26. Fail80,301 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,301 miles
    Test number
    752090186026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about T266 YAB

Does T266 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 YAB expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 YAB?
The MOT on T266 YAB expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 YAB done?
T266 YAB was recorded at 201,696 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 7,760 miles a year.
Has T266 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 YAB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T266 YAB 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 T266 YAB find?
T266 YAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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