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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y251 BKJMOT history

Y251 BKJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

Y251 BKJ black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
151,701 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 BKJ
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 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 BKJ was last recorded at 151,701 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,086 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,701 miles
  • 2023 – 151,086 miles
  • 2022 – 139,187 miles
  • 2021 – 124,201 miles
  • 2020 – 122,491 miles
  • 2019 – 119,289 miles
  • 2018 – 115,972 miles
  • 2017 – 112,066 miles
  • 2016 – 104,418 miles
  • 2015 – 99,270 miles
  • 2014 – 93,567 miles
  • 2013 – 88,860 miles
  • 2012 – 83,414 miles
  • 2011 – 76,970 miles
  • 2010 – 71,291 miles
  • 2009 – 62,959 miles
  • 2008 – 54,789 miles
  • 2007 – 47,159 miles
  • 2006 – 39,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Radiator support bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,701 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,701 miles
    Test number
    734152014162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    395690906801
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail151,086 miles (+11,899)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    857606000589
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass139,187 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,187 miles
    Test number
    484074795996
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail139,159 miles (+14,958)1 dangerous11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    871117721047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tooo watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass124,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    482123585105
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling component.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center chassic outrigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail124,199 miles (+1,708)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,199 miles
    Test number
    223527033654
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling component.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center chassic outrigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass122,491 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,491 miles
    Test number
    683875614130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake pads appear to be getting low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass119,289 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    285391695097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,972 miles (+3,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    963294309294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass112,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    891458053939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,065 miles (+7,647)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    671948612396
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  13. Pass104,418 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    449202359431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,270 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    697925085041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,567 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    875834194038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,860 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    717783693081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    286622982016
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail83,414 miles (+6,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    895062282037
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass76,970 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    415743881043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,291 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    931855800160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,274 miles (+8,315)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,274 miles
    Test number
    584324600132
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail62,959 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    640807109139
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrivers front wiper blade splitt
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding pads show signs of getting warm and osr brake pad is disintergrating

  23. Pass62,959 miles (+8,170)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    862327209142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrivers front wiper blade splitt
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding pads show signs of getting warm and osr brake pad is disintergrating

  24. Pass54,789 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    221509508176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,159 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    892969807121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,047 miles
    Test number
    134208306177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 BKJ

Does Y251 BKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 BKJ expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 BKJ?
The MOT on Y251 BKJ expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 BKJ done?
Y251 BKJ was recorded at 151,701 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has Y251 BKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 BKJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y251 BKJ 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 Y251 BKJ find?
Y251 BKJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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