
Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y249 FNUMOT history
Y249 FNU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 210,863 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 FNU
- 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
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 FNU was last recorded at 210,863 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 5,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 205,670 miles · 2 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,193 miles
- Average per year
- 9,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 210,863 miles
- 2021 – 205,670 miles
- 2020 – 193,864 miles
- 2019 – 185,214 miles
- 2018 – 177,867 miles
- 2017 – 162,587 miles
- 2016 – 151,130 miles
- 2015 – 145,427 miles
- 2014 – 137,350 miles
- 2013 – 121,788 miles
- 2012 – 111,758 miles
- 2011 – 101,947 miles
- 2010 – 90,408 miles
- 2009 – 81,744 miles
- 2008 – 70,421 miles
- 2007 – 64,209 miles
- 2006 – 53,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 hub slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside chassis slight corrosion rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front crossmember strengthener bar corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside & offiside main chassis,s slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak dampness at power steering pump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Power steering pump slight noise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 210,863 miles
- Test number
- 730627787489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,863 miles (+5,193)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,863 miles
- Test number
- 783788442980
- Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,670 miles (+11,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 205,670 miles
- Test number
- 689018603584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,864 miles (+8,650)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 193,864 miles
- Test number
- 829196546891
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis starting to get scabby in places
Pass185,214 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 185,214 miles
- Test number
- 983850256796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,143 miles (+7,276)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,143 miles
- Test number
- 452637393707
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass177,867 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 177,867 miles
- Test number
- 991885063483
- AdvisoryNearside front hub slight play
- AdvisoryOffside chassis slight corrosion rear
Fail177,856 miles (+15,269)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,856 miles
- Test number
- 454596009367
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside front hub slight play
- AdvisoryOffside chassis slight corrosion rear
Pass162,587 miles (+204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 162,587 miles
- Test number
- 394735770465
- AdvisoryFront crossmember strengthener bar corroded
- AdvisoryNearside & offiside main chassis,s slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak dampness at power steering pump
- AdvisoryPower steering pump slight noise
Fail162,383 miles (+11,253)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,383 miles
- Test number
- 368754996720
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside rear (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront crossmember strengthener bar corroded
- AdvisoryNearside & offiside main chassis,s slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak dampness at power steering pump
- AdvisoryPower steering pump slight noise
Pass151,130 miles (+5,703)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 151,130 miles
- Test number
- 642112698627
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass145,427 miles (+8,077)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 145,427 miles
- Test number
- 459020145031
- NoteHand brake close to no reserve travel
- NoteMild brake / wheel bind both rear wheels
- NoteSmall stone chip o/s windscreen
Pass137,350 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 137,350 miles
- Test number
- 419207864096
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail137,350 miles (+15,562)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,350 miles
- Test number
- 709117664038
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass121,788 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 121,788 miles
- Test number
- 498830243094
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail121,788 miles (+10,030)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,788 miles
- Test number
- 836030843027
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass111,758 miles (+9,811)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 111,758 miles
- Test number
- 195052352499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 101,947 miles
- Test number
- 395020561090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,947 miles (+11,539)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,947 miles
- Test number
- 785197951024
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass90,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 90,408 miles
- Test number
- 162978860032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,408 miles (+8,664)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,408 miles
- Test number
- 870798960044
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,744 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 81,744 miles
- Test number
- 202237479059
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S rear bump stop missing
Fail81,744 miles (+11,323)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,744 miles
- Test number
- 870537579074
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S rear bump stop missing
Pass70,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 70,421 miles
- Test number
- 224254478020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,421 miles (+6,212)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,421 miles
- Test number
- 293485668083
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass64,209 miles (+10,605)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,209 miles
- Test number
- 391094707161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,604 miles
- Test number
- 212441106456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y249 FNU
- Does Y249 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y249 FNU expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 FNU?
- The MOT on Y249 FNU expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y249 FNU done?
- Y249 FNU was recorded at 210,863 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
- Has Y249 FNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 FNU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y249 FNU 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 Y249 FNU find?
- Y249 FNU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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