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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y239 BCLMOT history

Y239 BCL is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y239 BCL 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 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,931 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y239 BCL
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y239 BCL was last recorded at 158,931 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2012: 108,070 miles, lower than 108,632 miles on 6 Aug 2012.

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
158,920 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,931 miles
  • 2025 – 158,171 miles
  • 2024 – 157,236 miles
  • 2023 – 155,922 miles
  • 2022 – 154,777 miles
  • 2021 – 153,600 miles
  • 2020 – 152,446 miles
  • 2019 – 151,306 miles
  • 2018 – 149,873 miles
  • 2017 – 145,261 miles
  • 2016 – 141,085 miles
  • 2015 – 132,557 miles
  • 2014 – 124,150 miles
  • 2013 – 116,684 miles
  • 2012 – 108,070 miles
  • 2011 – 102,340 miles
  • 2010 – 97,504 miles
  • 2009 – 90,955 miles
  • 2008 – 77,910 miles
  • 2007 – 65,447 miles
  • 2006 – 53,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,931 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,931 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,931 miles
    Test number
    253675781419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail158,920 miles (+749)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,920 miles
    Test number
    519627838656
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,171 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,171 miles
    Test number
    640759765825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail158,124 miles (+888)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,124 miles
    Test number
    814444462889
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,236 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,236 miles
    Test number
    196575895731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,233 miles (+1,311)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,233 miles
    Test number
    890718611993
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass155,922 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,922 miles
    Test number
    359055269877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,777 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,777 miles
    Test number
    877566879320
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass153,600 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,600 miles
    Test number
    492647495112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,446 miles
    Test number
    530711587667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,446 miles (+1,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,446 miles
    Test number
    695042864466
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,306 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    909939380235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,303 miles (+1,430)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,303 miles
    Test number
    191307136180
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass149,873 miles (+4,612)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    598739324895
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass145,261 miles (+4,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,261 miles
    Test number
    448842602048
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,085 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    105790059750
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail140,971 miles (+8,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,971 miles
    Test number
    395838062288
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass132,557 miles (+8,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,557 miles
    Test number
    455167715269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  19. Pass124,150 miles (+7,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,150 miles
    Test number
    839761014229
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass116,684 miles (+8,614)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    285860613270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass108,070 miles (-562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    336960622256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail108,632 miles (+6,292)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    477759112218
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass102,340 miles (+4,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    966210301284
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass97,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    712844110242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,504 miles (+6,549)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    303534910493
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp inop

  26. Pass90,955 miles (+13,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    981011569088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,910 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    540370768033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  28. Fail77,910 miles (+12,463)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    521269058019
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass65,447 miles (+12,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,447 miles
    Test number
    133190467022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass53,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    122772466449
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y239 BCL

Does Y239 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y239 BCL is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y239 BCL?
The MOT on Y239 BCL is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y239 BCL done?
Y239 BCL was recorded at 158,931 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has Y239 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y239 BCL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y239 BCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y239 BCL find?
Y239 BCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal.

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