
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y256 MAHMOT history
Y256 MAH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 213,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 213,919 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 MAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 MAH was last recorded at 213,919 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 213,915 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,919 miles
- 2025 – 207,086 miles
- 2020 – 204,725 miles
- 2019 – 200,872 miles
- 2018 – 180,712 miles
- 2017 – 173,897 miles
- 2016 – 171,590 miles
- 2015 – 168,065 miles
- 2014 – 165,300 miles
- 2013 – 151,107 miles
- 2012 – 141,394 miles
- 2011 – 128,573 miles
- 2010 – 117,659 miles
- 2009 – 103,615 miles
- 2008 – 98,506 miles
- 2007 – 92,209 miles
- 2006 – 86,898 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,919 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 213,919 miles
- Test number
- 470214255367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,915 miles (+6,829)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,915 miles
- Test number
- 408443911767
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass207,086 miles (+878)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 207,086 miles
- Test number
- 228106084469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,208 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 206,208 miles
- Test number
- 297887010293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,725 miles (+3,853)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 204,725 miles
- Test number
- 996790036386
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
Pass200,872 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 200,872 miles
- Test number
- 139799467036
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail200,872 miles (+20,160)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,872 miles
- Test number
- 411522707979
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass180,712 miles (+6,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 180,712 miles
- Test number
- 777585482902
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass173,897 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 173,897 miles
- Test number
- 305280430186
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracking/deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Fail173,897 miles (+2,307)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,897 miles
- Test number
- 332967351111
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracking/deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass171,590 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 171,590 miles
- Test number
- 305233670575
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seatbelt fraying.
- AdvisoryFront Lower bumper support corroded.
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroding.
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly.
Fail171,590 miles (+3,525)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,590 miles
- Test number
- 936623529566
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seatbelt fraying.
- AdvisoryFront Lower bumper support corroded.
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroding.
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly.
Pass168,065 miles (+2,765)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 168,065 miles
- Test number
- 225837057346
- AdvisoryAll four tyres showing surface tears around tread wall.
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak noted.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box.
Pass165,300 miles (+4,706)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 165,300 miles
- Test number
- 928612874238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,594 miles (+9,487)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 160,594 miles
- Test number
- 975953014146
- NoteSlight dampness round steering box
Pass151,107 miles (+9,713)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 151,107 miles
- Test number
- 827470513122
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL
Pass141,394 miles (+12,821)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 141,394 miles
- Test number
- 759934012198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,573 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 128,573 miles
- Test number
- 969709801160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,462 miles (+10,803)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,462 miles
- Test number
- 215485301438
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass117,659 miles (+14,044)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 117,659 miles
- Test number
- 280186600104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,615 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 103,615 miles
- Test number
- 563101099039
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion to front and rear brake discs
Fail103,615 miles (+5,109)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,615 miles
- Test number
- 294980499051
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll tyre pressures low
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion to front and rear brake discs
Pass98,506 miles (+6,297)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 98,506 miles
- Test number
- 682478088007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,209 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 92,209 miles
- Test number
- 984255317132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,208 miles (+5,310)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,208 miles
- Test number
- 120034217165
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass86,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 86,898 miles
- Test number
- 510599536106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,898 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,898 miles
- Test number
- 130762236130
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about Y256 MAH
- Does Y256 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 MAH is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 MAH?
- The MOT on Y256 MAH is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 MAH done?
- Y256 MAH was recorded at 213,919 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,362 miles a year.
- Has Y256 MAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 MAH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y256 MAH 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 MAH find?
- Y256 MAH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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