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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

Y23 LECMOT history

Y23 LEC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y23 LEC black 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,954 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LEC was last recorded at 173,954 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2019: 135,785 miles, lower than 210,307 miles on 3 Aug 2018.

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
167,052 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,902 miles
Average per year
8,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,954 miles
  • 2024 – 167,052 miles
  • 2023 – 165,467 miles
  • 2022 – 155,001 miles
  • 2021 – 147,934 miles
  • 2020 – 141,720 miles
  • 2019 – 135,785 miles
  • 2018 – 210,307 miles
  • 2017 – 197,056 miles
  • 2016 – 184,715 miles
  • 2015 – 173,380 miles
  • 2014 – 155,530 miles
  • 2013 – 129,028 miles
  • 2012 – 104,027 miles
  • 2011 – 73,462 miles
  • 2010 – 46,128 miles
  • 2009 – 35,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,954 miles (+6,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    880104679515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,052 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,052 miles
    Test number
    727808901745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,467 miles (+10,466)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,467 miles
    Test number
    802481341928
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,001 miles (+7,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,001 miles
    Test number
    464093548151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on

  5. Pass147,934 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,934 miles
    Test number
    389172910004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,720 miles (+5,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,720 miles
    Test number
    158895963103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass135,785 miles (-74,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    859067076381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass210,307 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    210,307 miles
    Test number
    177325777464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass197,056 miles (+12,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    197,056 miles
    Test number
    243652630692
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just within limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower swivel. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass184,715 miles (+11,335)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    184,715 miles
    Test number
    807685053022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre smooth inner edge & nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass173,380 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    173,380 miles
    Test number
    335285975162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Fail173,377 miles (+17,847)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,377 miles
    Test number
    235399865457
    • DangerousFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Pass155,530 miles (+26,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    155,530 miles
    Test number
    498550574197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

  14. Pass129,028 miles (+25,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    546645453118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass104,027 miles (+30,565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,027 miles
    Test number
    296523662472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,462 miles (+27,334)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    195936161113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChip within swept area of 'a' zone (outside drivers view of the road)

  17. Pass46,128 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    602560960189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    494638569123
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y23 LEC

Does Y23 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LEC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LEC?
The MOT on Y23 LEC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LEC done?
Y23 LEC was recorded at 173,954 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 8,425 miles a year.
Has Y23 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LEC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on Y23 LEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y23 LEC find?
Y23 LEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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