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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y246 XAYMOT history

Y246 XAY is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y246 XAY 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,675 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 XAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 XAY was last recorded at 201,675 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 8,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,514 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,161 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,675 miles
  • 2024 – 193,514 miles
  • 2022 – 193,430 miles
  • 2021 – 192,710 miles
  • 2020 – 191,882 miles
  • 2019 – 190,081 miles
  • 2018 – 187,557 miles
  • 2017 – 184,561 miles
  • 2016 – 180,888 miles
  • 2015 – 177,195 miles
  • 2014 – 173,474 miles
  • 2013 – 167,856 miles
  • 2012 – 162,216 miles
  • 2011 – 156,607 miles
  • 2010 – 138,262 miles
  • 2009 – 122,861 miles
  • 2008 – 105,761 miles
  • 2007 – 89,063 miles
  • 2006 – 73,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,675 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Unerbody flakey from corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody suffering from corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,675 miles (+8,161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,675 miles
    Test number
    283920713973
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,514 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,514 miles
    Test number
    508901547539
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass193,430 miles (+720)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,430 miles
    Test number
    713313093912
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rails both sides suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody flakey from corrosion

  4. Pass192,710 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    192,710 miles
    Test number
    206543790097
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnerbody flakey from corrosion

  5. Fail192,708 miles (+826)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,708 miles
    Test number
    568986343033
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnerbody flakey from corrosion

  6. Pass191,882 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    191,882 miles
    Test number
    724366301440
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily covered in body sealer
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suffering from corrosion

  7. Fail191,879 miles (+1,798)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,879 miles
    Test number
    867578505012
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suffering from corrosion

  8. Pass190,081 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    190,081 miles
    Test number
    442449402801
    • AdvisoryAll repairs covered

  9. Fail190,079 miles (+2,522)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,079 miles
    Test number
    822505201870
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing hold from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed near spring and shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,557 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    187,557 miles
    Test number
    688663684593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail187,547 miles (+2,986)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,547 miles
    Test number
    314577493375
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass184,561 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,561 miles
    Test number
    703822627429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,888 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    180,888 miles
    Test number
    274266499555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass177,195 miles (+3,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,195 miles
    Test number
    626556975180
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass173,474 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    173,474 miles
    Test number
    458245874139
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass167,856 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    167,856 miles
    Test number
    295548773486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass162,216 miles (+5,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    162,216 miles
    Test number
    137374572133
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear seat cannot be lifted from the folded position.

  18. Pass156,607 miles (+18,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    156,607 miles
    Test number
    158532431169
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail138,262 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,262 miles
    Test number
    552417540133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass138,262 miles (+15,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    138,262 miles
    Test number
    952517140130
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass122,861 miles (+17,100)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    734742049132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass105,761 miles (+16,698)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    994273418166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,063 miles (+15,663)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,063 miles
    Test number
    111098437181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    394437436177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 XAY

Does Y246 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 XAY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y246 XAY?
The MOT on Y246 XAY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 XAY done?
Y246 XAY was recorded at 201,675 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has Y246 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 XAY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y246 XAY 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 Y246 XAY find?
Y246 XAY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills.

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