
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y256 FNUMOT history
Y256 FNU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 197,113 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 FNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 FNU was last recorded at 197,113 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 4,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 192,321 miles · 26 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,792 miles
- Average per year
- 9,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 197,113 miles
- 2021 – 192,321 miles
- 2020 – 188,487 miles
- 2019 – 183,431 miles
- 2018 – 176,411 miles
- 2017 – 166,163 miles
- 2016 – 153,983 miles
- 2015 – 140,825 miles
- 2014 – 128,777 miles
- 2013 – 120,012 miles
- 2012 – 111,044 miles
- 2011 – 99,857 miles
- 2010 – 91,274 miles
- 2009 – 79,911 miles
- 2008 – 70,450 miles
- 2007 – 58,868 miles
- 2006 – 46,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 bump stop missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Anti roll bar pipes rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,113 miles (+4,792)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 197,113 miles
- Test number
- 566183597161
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass192,321 miles (+3,834)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 192,321 miles
- Test number
- 773576529478
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess ark bar pipes corroded but no leaks evident (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass188,487 miles (+5,056)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 188,487 miles
- Test number
- 702155621933
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded/weak
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass183,431 miles (+7,020)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 183,431 miles
- Test number
- 767400363707
- AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti roll bar pipes rusty
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass176,411 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 176,411 miles
- Test number
- 508922976008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,409 miles (+10,246)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,409 miles
- Test number
- 206930719256
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass166,163 miles (+12,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 166,163 miles
- Test number
- 390628699640
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryOil leak front and rear diff
- AdvisoryOil leak transfer box
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass153,983 miles (+13,158)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 153,983 miles
- Test number
- 400853997964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNear side front bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar pipes rusty
Pass140,825 miles (+12,048)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 140,825 miles
- Test number
- 135536575442
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront cross-member excessively corroded & some parts missing completely
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear tyres perished & close to legal limit on inside edges
Pass128,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 128,777 miles
- Test number
- 257364694099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,777 miles (+8,765)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,777 miles
- Test number
- 438814394071
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass120,012 miles (+8,968)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 120,012 miles
- Test number
- 718469323160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteACE pipes corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass111,044 miles (+11,187)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,044 miles
- Test number
- 419751832167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteA.C.E. pipes starting to leak at control unit
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,857 miles (+8,583)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 99,857 miles
- Test number
- 825146861007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,274 miles (+11,363)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 101984170081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass79,911 miles (+9,461)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 79,911 miles
- Test number
- 321859779052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,450 miles (+11,582)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,450 miles
- Test number
- 461684778063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,868 miles (+12,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 58,868 miles
- Test number
- 754690587032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,562 miles
- Test number
- 471793666063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 FNU
- Does Y256 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y256 FNU expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 FNU?
- The MOT on Y256 FNU expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y256 FNU done?
- Y256 FNU was recorded at 197,113 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 9,353 miles a year.
- Has Y256 FNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 FNU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y256 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 Y256 FNU find?
- Y256 FNU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension bump stop missing.; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r chassis, and 3 more.
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