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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y226 EFRMOT history

Y226 EFR is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y226 EFR black 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,704 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 EFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 EFR was last recorded at 132,704 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 7,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,865 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,839 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,704 miles
  • 2024 – 124,865 miles
  • 2022 – 119,004 miles
  • 2021 – 115,075 miles
  • 2020 – 111,832 miles
  • 2019 – 105,775 miles
  • 2018 – 103,514 miles
  • 2017 – 100,357 miles
  • 2016 – 96,787 miles
  • 2015 – 93,149 miles
  • 2014 – 89,920 miles
  • 2013 – 85,951 miles
  • 2012 – 82,127 miles
  • 2011 – 79,282 miles
  • 2010 – 75,871 miles
  • 2009 – 72,446 miles
  • 2008 – 67,296 miles
  • 2007 – 62,006 miles
  • 2006 – 57,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,704 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Heavely under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,704 miles (+7,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,704 miles
    Test number
    175914205802
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass124,865 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,865 miles
    Test number
    895696928884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,004 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,004 miles
    Test number
    340371079615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,001 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    340890337191
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car various
    • AdvisoryPower steering box weeping and damp
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front roll bar drop links

  5. Pass115,075 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    705266824471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,832 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    654081741219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    348741127612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  8. Fail108,901 miles (+3,126)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,901 miles
    Test number
    585750186083
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  9. Pass105,775 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    923099915249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass103,514 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    766937830195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,464 miles (+3,107)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,464 miles
    Test number
    709307279172
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass100,357 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,357 miles
    Test number
    849412302858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavely under sealed

  13. Fail100,328 miles (+3,541)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    961864304546
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavely under sealed

  14. Pass96,787 miles (+3,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    162472915993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass93,149 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    397133615033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail93,146 miles (+3,226)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    619253715058
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch corroded by abs pump

  17. Pass89,920 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    429931314004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  18. Fail89,920 miles (+3,969)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    429511314000
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  19. Pass85,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,951 miles
    Test number
    586651813076
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail85,921 miles (+3,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    648371213050
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass82,127 miles (+2,845)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    957157612098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic sill trims fitted

  22. Pass79,282 miles (+3,411)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    448223611052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake shield corroded

  23. Pass75,871 miles (+3,425)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    784046720042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box.

  24. Pass72,446 miles (+5,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    854156929085
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass67,296 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    971318128053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,006 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,006 miles
    Test number
    184919127495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    660168036011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 EFR

Does Y226 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 EFR expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 EFR?
The MOT on Y226 EFR expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 EFR done?
Y226 EFR was recorded at 132,704 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has Y226 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 EFR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y226 EFR 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 Y226 EFR find?
Y226 EFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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