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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X796 YDMMOT history

X796 YDM is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

X796 YDM 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 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
70,362 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 YDM
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
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 YDM was last recorded at 70,362 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 1,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,638 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,724 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,362 miles
  • 2024 – 68,638 miles
  • 2023 – 68,522 miles
  • 2022 – 67,547 miles
  • 2021 – 64,755 miles
  • 2020 – 63,840 miles
  • 2019 – 61,307 miles
  • 2018 – 61,284 miles
  • 2017 – 58,059 miles
  • 2016 – 54,386 miles
  • 2015 – 50,573 miles
  • 2014 – 47,719 miles
  • 2013 – 45,701 miles
  • 2012 – 43,966 miles
  • 2011 – 42,377 miles
  • 2010 – 40,041 miles
  • 2009 – 37,825 miles
  • 2008 – 35,082 miles
  • 2007 – 31,690 miles
  • 2006 – 28,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,362 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,362 miles (+1,724)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    770201715860
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass68,638 miles (+116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    388992270949
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,522 miles (+975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    884177852077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support bar not part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,547 miles (+2,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    212433757062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front vehicle structure is corroded (front radiator support bar- not part of chassis)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,755 miles (+915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    601694696979
    • AdvisoryFront front vehicle structure is corroded (front radiator support bar-not part of chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    619781997915
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support bar-not part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,840 miles (+2,533)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    243565861585
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support bar-not part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,307 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    574731230271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished (slight)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  9. Fail61,284 miles (+3,224)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    461800269066
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront of vehicle holed and corroded but none structural.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres on vehicle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.

  10. Pass58,060 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,060 miles
    Test number
    649157697248
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox/transferbox

  11. Fail58,059 miles (+3,673)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    351440996418
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox/transferbox

  12. Pass54,386 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    585071273998
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail54,385 miles (+3,812)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,385 miles
    Test number
    479384624906
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass50,573 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    957488852565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass47,719 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    628530294254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  16. Fail47,719 miles (+2,018)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    468319384284
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass45,701 miles (+1,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    219896263275
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded

  18. Pass43,966 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    617729062239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    307220471448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,377 miles (+2,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    945250171257
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass40,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    502637260243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,041 miles (+2,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    640147160270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass37,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    451745069227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,825 miles (+2,743)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    530885869293
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass35,082 miles (+3,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,082 miles
    Test number
    504230768243
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting

  26. Pass31,690 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    301123157214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,482 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,482 miles
    Test number
    250425266271
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  28. Fail28,482 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,482 miles
    Test number
    564535566212
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about X796 YDM

Does X796 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 YDM expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 YDM?
The MOT on X796 YDM expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 YDM done?
X796 YDM was recorded at 70,362 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has X796 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 YDM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X796 YDM 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 X796 YDM find?
X796 YDM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 6 more.

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