
Land Rover Discovery
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y248 XERMOT history
Y248 XER is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2022
- Mileage
- 171,336 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 XER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y248 XER was last recorded at 171,336 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 1,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 170,248 miles · 16 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,088 miles
- Average per year
- 5,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 171,336 miles
- 2021 – 170,248 miles
- 2020 – 168,541 miles
- 2019 – 167,525 miles
- 2018 – 165,349 miles
- 2017 – 161,624 miles
- 2016 – 155,275 miles
- 2015 – 144,089 miles
- 2014 – 134,449 miles
- 2013 – 125,497 miles
- 2012 – 119,725 miles
- 2011 – 112,276 miles
- 2010 – 104,344 miles
- 2009 – 95,713 miles
- 2008 – 89,883 miles
- 2007 – 82,564 miles
- 2006 – 77,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front drag link bar outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear not checked due to seat jammed
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills covered not allowing full inspection
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,336 miles (+1,088)3 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,336 miles
- Test number
- 266799236462
- DangerousNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front drag link bar outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear not checked due to seat jammed
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills covered not allowing full inspection
Pass170,248 miles (+1,707)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 170,248 miles
- Test number
- 892906010153
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass168,541 miles (+1,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 168,541 miles
- Test number
- 410550537417
- AdvisoryInterior mirror insecure
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s track rod end dust covers starting to perish
Pass167,525 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 167,525 miles
- Test number
- 675442459653
- AdvisorySlight bind on N/S/F brake
Pass165,349 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 165,349 miles
- Test number
- 847331327305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,276 miles (+3,652)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,276 miles
- Test number
- 481904350864
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,624 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 161,624 miles
- Test number
- 456601930118
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail161,624 miles (+6,349)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,624 miles
- Test number
- 539006336876
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass155,275 miles (+11,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 155,275 miles
- Test number
- 977742859480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass144,089 miles (+9,640)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 144,089 miles
- Test number
- 587518685139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,449 miles (+8,952)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 134,449 miles
- Test number
- 908103284113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,497 miles (+5,772)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 125,497 miles
- Test number
- 529170993140
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass119,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 119,725 miles
- Test number
- 156180382190
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail119,725 miles (+7,449)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,725 miles
- Test number
- 597460682171
- Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass112,276 miles (+7,932)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 112,276 miles
- Test number
- 198969981178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,344 miles (+8,631)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,344 miles
- Test number
- 213478380154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,713 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,713 miles
- Test number
- 230383989421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,883 miles (+7,319)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 89,883 miles
- Test number
- 184213698196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass82,564 miles (+5,367)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 82,564 miles
- Test number
- 833297187101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 77,197 miles
- Test number
- 623986206211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y248 XER
- Does Y248 XER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 XER expired on 19 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 XER?
- The MOT on Y248 XER expired on 19 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 XER done?
- Y248 XER was recorded at 171,336 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
- Has Y248 XER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 XER has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y248 XER 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 Y248 XER find?
- Y248 XER failed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired; offside front body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired; offside rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering, and 15 more.
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