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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y257 PREMOT history

Y257 PRE is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

Y257 PRE gold 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 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
131,012 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 PRE was last recorded at 131,012 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,481 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,012 miles
  • 2023 – 125,481 miles
  • 2022 – 124,652 miles
  • 2021 – 120,604 miles
  • 2020 – 115,229 miles
  • 2019 – 110,154 miles
  • 2018 – 100,558 miles
  • 2017 – 96,029 miles
  • 2016 – 90,741 miles
  • 2015 – 89,595 miles
  • 2014 – 80,690 miles
  • 2013 – 76,390 miles
  • 2012 – 72,217 miles
  • 2011 – 69,620 miles
  • 2010 – 67,711 miles
  • 2009 – 61,906 miles
  • 2008 – 57,986 miles
  • 2007 – 53,300 miles
  • 2006 – 44,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    654503390616
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail131,012 miles (+5,531)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    666826156365
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass125,481 miles (+829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    181479929277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass124,652 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    260890274354
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail124,638 miles (+4,034)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    575627045942
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass120,604 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,604 miles
    Test number
    286864509851
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,229 miles (+5,075)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    514771078255
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,154 miles (+9,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,154 miles
    Test number
    407441610872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    460330703206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,558 miles (+4,529)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    150358847225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,029 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    808022484280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,741 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    924800008616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,595 miles (+8,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    836838595137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass80,690 miles (+4,300)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    889184484110
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn and stepping in tread
    • NoteCoolant leak from water pump

  15. Pass76,390 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    347090203237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,217 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    835309292126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,620 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    656502001221
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass67,711 miles (+5,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    284616890103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass61,906 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    754923569170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,986 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    202216988402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    324383197178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,288 miles (+8,770)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    763273197180
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass44,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    722135836193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 PRE

Does Y257 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 PRE expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 PRE?
The MOT on Y257 PRE expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 PRE done?
Y257 PRE was recorded at 131,012 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has Y257 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 PRE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 PRE 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 Y257 PRE find?
Y257 PRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all around; both sides inner sills corroded; underbody corroded.

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