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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y253 VOJMOT history

Y253 VOJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

Y253 VOJ 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 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
197,060 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 VOJ
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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 VOJ was last recorded at 197,060 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 7,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2010: 68,751 miles, lower than 68,759 miles on 8 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,952 miles · 29 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,108 miles
Average per year
8,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,060 miles
  • 2023 – 189,952 miles
  • 2021 – 185,120 miles
  • 2020 – 178,157 miles
  • 2019 – 166,111 miles
  • 2018 – 135,674 miles
  • 2017 – 119,631 miles
  • 2016 – 114,074 miles
  • 2015 – 109,756 miles
  • 2014 – 106,437 miles
  • 2013 – 88,007 miles
  • 2012 – 79,495 miles
  • 2011 – 73,384 miles
  • 2010 – 68,751 miles
  • 2009 – 61,949 miles
  • 2008 – 54,635 miles
  • 2007 – 47,290 miles
  • 2006 – 36,708 miles
  • 2005 – 24,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront ns and os rear trailing arm bushes
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,060 miles
    Test number
    103167193692
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os rear trailing arm bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,060 miles (+7,108)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,060 miles
    Test number
    227752921832
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os rear trailing arm bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,952 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    189,952 miles
    Test number
    693485510755
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail189,942 miles (+4,822)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,942 miles
    Test number
    920135963273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,120 miles (+6,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    185,120 miles
    Test number
    606009287190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,157 miles (+12,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    178,157 miles
    Test number
    376227029392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,111 miles (+30,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,111 miles
    Test number
    353894958433
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f wheel bearing

  8. Pass135,674 miles (+16,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    703019846277
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside

  9. Pass119,631 miles (+5,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,631 miles
    Test number
    443333003582
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass114,074 miles (+4,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    466419167231
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes, both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail109,756 miles2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,756 miles
    Test number
    255077885450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteLight corrosion to chassis
    • NoteNsf mud flap bracket corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass109,756 miles (+3,319)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,756 miles
    Test number
    258077485125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteLight corrosion to chassis
    • NoteNsf mud flap bracket corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass106,437 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    149775284131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front wheel bearings becoming noisey

  14. Fail106,437 miles (+18,430)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    509144384116
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front wheel bearings becoming noisey

  15. Pass88,007 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    578175753198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,495 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    717948092124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    668473001205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,382 miles (+4,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    759253401295
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,751 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    224164790164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,759 miles (+6,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    901159880115
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass61,949 miles (+7,314)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    910217789125
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  22. Pass54,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    260891698472
    • NoteSTEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

  23. Fail54,635 miles (+7,345)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    294961398100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSTEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

  24. Pass47,290 miles (+10,582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    580759777164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,708 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    404683576171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,934 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,934 miles
    Test number
    332111475162
    • 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)
    • NoteO/sf flexible brake hose bracket loose

Questions about Y253 VOJ

Does Y253 VOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 VOJ expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 VOJ?
The MOT on Y253 VOJ expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 VOJ done?
Y253 VOJ was recorded at 197,060 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 8,855 miles a year.
Has Y253 VOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 VOJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y253 VOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y253 VOJ find?
Y253 VOJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front ns and os rear trailing arm bushes; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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