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Land Rover Discovery

White and Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y231 AUTMOT history

Y231 AUT is a white and gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

Y231 AUT white 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 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
186,533 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 AUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White and Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 AUT was last recorded at 186,533 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 14,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2016: 2,495 miles, lower than 110,802 miles on 22 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,702 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
14,831 miles
Average per year
9,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,533 miles
  • 2021 – 171,702 miles
  • 2020 – 163,094 miles
  • 2019 – 149,568 miles
  • 2018 – 136,619 miles
  • 2017 – 126,041 miles
  • 2016 – 2,495 miles
  • 2015 – 110,802 miles
  • 2014 – 103,358 miles
  • 2013 – 100,370 miles
  • 2012 – 95,735 miles
  • 2011 – 84,379 miles
  • 2010 – 70,126 miles
  • 2009 – 60,959 miles
  • 2008 – 53,059 miles
  • 2007 – 41,857 miles
  • 2006 – 31,434 miles
  • 2005 – 24,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,533 miles
  • AdvisoryFront washers frozen
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear foot stand corroed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,533 miles (+14,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,533 miles
    Test number
    940568867441
    • AdvisoryFront washers frozen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass171,702 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,702 miles
    Test number
    157803626022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,094 miles (+13,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    251065426036
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Pass149,568 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,568 miles
    Test number
    133065983297
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail149,567 miles (+12,948)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,567 miles
    Test number
    909648185978
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass136,619 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,619 miles
    Test number
    951817786024
    • AdvisoryRear foot stand corroed
  7. Fail136,410 miles (+10,369)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,410 miles
    Test number
    573597641971
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear foot stand corroed
  8. Pass126,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    286063465819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  9. Fail126,041 miles (+123,546)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    267877328248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  10. Pass2,495 miles (-108,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    2,495 miles
    Test number
    938544964505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,802 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,802 miles
    Test number
    246312145468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,358 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    197126734154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass100,370 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    419012463114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,735 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    377480232116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    506629301194
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail84,379 miles (+14,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    256596401125
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass70,126 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    483092200150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,959 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,959 miles
    Test number
    662467799039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,059 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,059 miles
    Test number
    900180628136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,857 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    124794427150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  21. Pass41,857 miles (+10,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    263784827438
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  22. Pass31,434 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    361752826198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2006
    Odometer
    24,433 miles
    Test number
    382137415132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 AUT

Does Y231 AUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 AUT expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 AUT?
The MOT on Y231 AUT expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 AUT done?
Y231 AUT was recorded at 186,533 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 9,194 miles a year.
Has Y231 AUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 AUT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y231 AUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 AUT find?
Y231 AUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front washers frozen; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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