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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

Y229 MBUMOT history

Y229 MBU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

Y229 MBU blue 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 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
185,169 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 MBU was last recorded at 185,169 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,143 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,169 miles
  • 2023 – 182,134 miles
  • 2022 – 178,118 miles
  • 2021 – 175,383 miles
  • 2020 – 175,251 miles
  • 2019 – 172,762 miles
  • 2018 – 169,322 miles
  • 2017 – 164,757 miles
  • 2016 – 160,060 miles
  • 2015 – 156,302 miles
  • 2014 – 150,776 miles
  • 2013 – 137,741 miles
  • 2012 – 127,542 miles
  • 2011 – 112,204 miles
  • 2010 – 103,336 miles
  • 2009 – 91,654 miles
  • 2008 – 79,127 miles
  • 2007 – 65,364 miles
  • 2006 – 53,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,169 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth centre front body mountings are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box damp

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,169 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    185,169 miles
    Test number
    479924189911
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre front body mountings are corroded

  2. Fail185,143 miles (+3,009)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,143 miles
    Test number
    388779558622
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre front body mountings are corroded

  3. Pass182,134 miles (+4,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    182,134 miles
    Test number
    844765476155
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle body mountings corroded

  4. Pass178,118 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    178,118 miles
    Test number
    545411557186
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  5. Fail178,064 miles (+2,681)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,064 miles
    Test number
    745478342785
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  6. Pass175,383 miles (+29)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    175,383 miles
    Test number
    162871570474
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front inner arches are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front body mountings are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis under bracket is corroded
    • AdvisorySide steps are corroded

  7. Fail175,354 miles (+103)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,354 miles
    Test number
    875037749167
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front trackrod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front inner arches are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front body mountings are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis under bracket is corroded
    • AdvisorySide steps are corroded

  8. Fail175,251 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,251 miles
    Test number
    942772447602
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail one of rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and offside rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass172,762 miles (+3,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,762 miles
    Test number
    450757991258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis next to spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside middle body mounting s corroded not effecting overall security.

  10. Pass169,322 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,322 miles
    Test number
    731256422185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  11. Fail169,273 miles (+4,516)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    587927590273
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  12. Pass164,757 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,757 miles
    Test number
    415080714835
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside body mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  13. Fail164,725 miles (+4,665)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,725 miles
    Test number
    496624639421
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside body mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  14. Pass160,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,060 miles
    Test number
    342650336264
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis is corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight leak from drop arm

  15. Fail160,060 miles (+3,758)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,060 miles
    Test number
    349964008407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis is corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight leak from drop arm

  16. Pass156,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,302 miles
    Test number
    256407080891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail156,302 miles (+5,526)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,302 miles
    Test number
    697279142623
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass150,776 miles (+13,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,776 miles
    Test number
    547752824116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,741 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,741 miles
    Test number
    455771523171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail137,738 miles (+10,196)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,738 miles
    Test number
    316900123164
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass127,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    258415122118
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail127,542 miles (+15,338)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    427553822176
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail112,204 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,204 miles
    Test number
    669405501163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass112,204 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,204 miles
    Test number
    947185001177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,336 miles (+11,682)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    923288990066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,654 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,654 miles
    Test number
    914785909181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,127 miles (+13,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    814526208183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,364 miles (+11,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    192264007106
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass53,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    183582226182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 MBU

Does Y229 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 MBU expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 MBU?
The MOT on Y229 MBU expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 MBU done?
Y229 MBU was recorded at 185,169 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has Y229 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 MBU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 MBU 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 Y229 MBU find?
Y229 MBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering box leaking oil; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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