Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y243 SBEMOT history
Y243 SBE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,049 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y243 SBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y243 SBE was last recorded at 157,049 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,491 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,558 miles
- Average per year
- 4,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,049 miles
- 2024 – 154,491 miles
- 2021 – 153,816 miles
- 2020 – 150,939 miles
- 2019 – 146,981 miles
- 2018 – 143,753 miles
- 2017 – 137,390 miles
- 2016 – 134,016 miles
- 2015 – 129,968 miles
- 2014 – 125,905 miles
- 2013 – 120,937 miles
- 2012 – 115,394 miles
- 2011 – 109,879 miles
- 2010 – 107,258 miles
- 2009 – 98,998 miles
- 2008 – 90,942 miles
- 2007 – 82,582 miles
- 2006 – 69,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,049 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing,glassfibre used
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,049 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,049 miles
- Test number
- 581577150368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,491 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 154,491 miles
- Test number
- 832022011621
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail154,470 miles (+12)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,470 miles
- Test number
- 745820511344
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing,glassfibre used (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front inner wing ,not seam welded ,welds in complete (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear inner wheel ,not seam welded ,welds incomplete (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail154,458 miles (+642)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,458 miles
- Test number
- 609712049725
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing,glassfibre used (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner( rear linkage to o/s/f) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet ,glass fibre used (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing ,component mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass153,816 miles (+2,877)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 153,816 miles
- Test number
- 606457603942
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Pass150,939 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 150,939 miles
- Test number
- 417277946238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,981 miles (+3,228)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 146,981 miles
- Test number
- 917535935692
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass143,753 miles (+6,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,753 miles
- Test number
- 564470749563
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass137,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,390 miles
- Test number
- 283422581409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,390 miles (+3,374)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,390 miles
- Test number
- 362986810065
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass134,016 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,016 miles
- Test number
- 225791303372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,968 miles (+4,063)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 129,968 miles
- Test number
- 237686365404
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass125,905 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,905 miles
- Test number
- 665116154120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,904 miles (+4,967)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,904 miles
- Test number
- 275415154413
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass120,937 miles (+5,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 120,937 miles
- Test number
- 477055063117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass115,394 miles (+5,515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 115,394 miles
- Test number
- 256288662427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass109,879 miles (+2,621)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 109,879 miles
- Test number
- 226922171158
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc worn. (Borderline pass)
Pass107,258 miles (+8,260)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 107,258 miles
- Test number
- 661415040368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,998 miles (+8,056)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 98,998 miles
- Test number
- 773050359391
- NoteRear brake pads appear to be wearing low
Pass90,942 miles (+8,360)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 90,942 miles
- Test number
- 923058338333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteWater and oil leaks
Pass82,582 miles (+13,480)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 82,582 miles
- Test number
- 851699317399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 69,102 miles
- Test number
- 264652246337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y243 SBE
- Does Y243 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 SBE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y243 SBE?
- The MOT on Y243 SBE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y243 SBE done?
- Y243 SBE was recorded at 157,049 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
- Has Y243 SBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y243 SBE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y243 SBE 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 Y243 SBE find?
- Y243 SBE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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