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Land Rover Discovery

Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X809 YSCMOT history

X809 YSC is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

X809 YSC orange 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 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
178,573 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X809 YSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X809 YSC was last recorded at 178,573 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,298 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,573 miles
  • 2022 – 178,298 miles
  • 2021 – 175,609 miles
  • 2020 – 173,144 miles
  • 2019 – 168,999 miles
  • 2018 – 164,137 miles
  • 2017 – 152,810 miles
  • 2016 – 151,055 miles
  • 2014 – 148,468 miles
  • 2013 – 145,117 miles
  • 2012 – 142,284 miles
  • 2011 – 138,072 miles
  • 2010 – 132,010 miles
  • 2009 – 125,672 miles
  • 2008 – 117,037 miles
  • 2007 – 99,469 miles
  • 2006 – 76,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,573 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front inner wingsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link rod dust cover splitting/cracking
  • AdvisoryRear hub weeping oil at n/s
  • AdvisorySmall oil leak on steering box
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very heavily under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,573 miles (+275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,573 miles
    Test number
    673360650996
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front inner wings
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link rod dust cover splitting/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear hub weeping oil at n/s
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak on steering box
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very heavily under sealed

  2. Pass178,298 miles (+2,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,298 miles
    Test number
    197123248267
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front inner wings
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very heavily under sealed

  3. Pass175,609 miles (+2,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,609 miles
    Test number
    306098309336
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front inner wings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis rail
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link at o/s dust cover splitting
    • AdvisoryFront tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear shocker soft at n/s
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  4. Pass173,144 miles (+4,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,144 miles
    Test number
    737921165708
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  5. Pass168,999 miles (+4,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,999 miles
    Test number
    619218268951
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak on steering box
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s top & bottom ball joints

  6. Pass164,137 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,137 miles
    Test number
    331551597319
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail164,124 miles (+11,314)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,124 miles
    Test number
    663591975504
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounting brackets getting corroded

  8. Pass152,810 miles (+1,755)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,810 miles
    Test number
    185470616754
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber tower getting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded
    • AdvisoryExisting repairs to n/s and o/s rear chassis rails appear ok
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear chassis rails corroded

  9. Pass151,055 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,055 miles
    Test number
    968118869800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    148,468 miles
    Test number
    168723444102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail148,468 miles (+3,351)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,468 miles
    Test number
    377982444141
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass145,117 miles (+10)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,117 miles
    Test number
    279091453435
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteNearside front indicator lenz damaged
    • NoteNearside front marker light inoperative
    • NoteNearside x 2 body fixings securing device missing,no displacement of body found
    • NoteSlight brake bind at offside front detected on jacked position
    • NoteVehicle underside general corrosion & chassis at rear welded repairs

  13. Fail145,107 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,107 miles
    Test number
    267630353135
    • DangerousBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteNearside front indicator lenz damaged
    • NoteNearside front marker light inoperative
    • NoteNearside x 2 body fixings securing device missing,no displacement of body found
    • NoteSlight brake bind at offside front detected on jacked position
    • NoteVehicle underside general corrosion & chassis at rear welded repairs

  14. Pass142,284 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,284 miles
    Test number
    819692052174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,072 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,072 miles
    Test number
    896366231192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    733976820126
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail132,010 miles (+6,338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,010 miles
    Test number
    120486220124
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass125,672 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,672 miles
    Test number
    711034169181
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail125,567 miles (+8,530)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    683269759100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass117,037 miles (+17,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    372975168129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,469 miles (+23,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    524045167185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    284710256423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X809 YSC

Does X809 YSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X809 YSC expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X809 YSC?
The MOT on X809 YSC expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X809 YSC done?
X809 YSC was recorded at 178,573 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has X809 YSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X809 YSC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on X809 YSC 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 X809 YSC find?
X809 YSC passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: chassis heavily under sealed; corrosion on front inner wings; front anti roll bar link rod dust cover splitting/cracking, and 3 more.

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