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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y204 XRMMOT history

Y204 XRM is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

Y204 XRM gold Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,820 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 XRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 XRM was last recorded at 160,820 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,186 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,634 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,820 miles
  • 2025 – 158,186 miles
  • 2024 – 154,013 miles
  • 2023 – 147,419 miles
  • 2022 – 140,954 miles
  • 2021 – 134,698 miles
  • 2020 – 129,401 miles
  • 2019 – 120,254 miles
  • 2018 – 112,041 miles
  • 2017 – 102,258 miles
  • 2016 – 93,263 miles
  • 2015 – 89,827 miles
  • 2013 – 79,706 miles
  • 2012 – 73,389 miles
  • 2011 – 65,724 miles
  • 2009 – 55,340 miles
  • 2008 – 45,540 miles
  • 2007 – 38,948 miles
  • 2006 – 32,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,820 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,820 miles (+2,634)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,820 miles
    Test number
    824203921340
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass158,186 miles (+54)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,186 miles
    Test number
    629472949174
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail158,132 miles (+4,119)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,132 miles
    Test number
    946104943936
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,013 miles (+6,594)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,013 miles
    Test number
    192288009364
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass147,419 miles (+132)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,419 miles
    Test number
    369178341109
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail147,287 miles (+6,333)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,287 miles
    Test number
    275017175078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass140,954 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,954 miles
    Test number
    658155694562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail140,800 miles (+6,102)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,800 miles
    Test number
    511620817366
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,698 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,698 miles
    Test number
    408722362176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail134,666 miles (+5,265)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,666 miles
    Test number
    398721963712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass129,401 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    834737327808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis heavy surface rust

  12. Fail129,209 miles (+8,955)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    242158021449
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis heavy surface rust

  13. Pass120,254 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    381801816866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear chassis rails

  14. Fail120,006 miles (+7,965)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    163231356192
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear chassis rails

  15. Pass112,041 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    418175530754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody generaly corroded.

  16. Fail111,904 miles (+9,646)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,904 miles
    Test number
    856209078304
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm end. (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody generaly corroded.

  17. Pass102,258 miles (+8,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    837427601013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass93,263 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    694538290039
    • AdvisoryChassis getting rusty on offside rear
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering drop arm to drag link joint.

  19. Fail93,223 miles (+3,396)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    141899861030
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear, at flexible hose joint. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis getting rusty on offside rear
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering drop arm to drag link joint.

  20. Pass89,827 miles (+10,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    559616825049
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass79,706 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    446539903199
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass73,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    338590892076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Fail73,389 miles (+7,665)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    655700292062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Pass65,724 miles (+10,384)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    747719081088
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOnly 1 passenger seat at time of test
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm and perished inner edge

  25. Pass55,340 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    333301559240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,691 miles (+9,151)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    433690139224
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  27. Pass45,540 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    513042368109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    514296367128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,948 miles (+5,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    944404567153
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass32,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    974136856133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y204 XRM

Does Y204 XRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y204 XRM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y204 XRM?
The MOT on Y204 XRM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y204 XRM done?
Y204 XRM was recorded at 160,820 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has Y204 XRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 XRM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y204 XRM 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 Y204 XRM find?
Y204 XRM passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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