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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y259 RPXMOT history

Y259 RPX is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

Y259 RPX green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,295 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 RPX
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 RPX was last recorded at 181,295 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 8,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2012: 137,440 miles, lower than 211,014 miles on 3 Oct 2011.

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
173,167 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,128 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,295 miles
  • 2024 – 173,167 miles
  • 2023 – 168,390 miles
  • 2022 – 163,710 miles
  • 2021 – 162,675 miles
  • 2020 – 160,758 miles
  • 2019 – 152,013 miles
  • 2018 – 151,792 miles
  • 2017 – 148,881 miles
  • 2016 – 142,212 miles
  • 2014 – 138,154 miles
  • 2012 – 137,440 miles
  • 2011 – 211,014 miles
  • 2010 – 126,004 miles
  • 2009 – 111,506 miles
  • 2008 – 100,351 miles
  • 2007 – 88,358 miles
  • 2006 – 81,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Seatbelts not tested.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,295 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,295 miles
    Test number
    731111063173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,167 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,167 miles
    Test number
    236647338206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,390 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,390 miles
    Test number
    885514028474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,710 miles (+1,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,710 miles
    Test number
    663970999220
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear boot seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass162,675 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,675 miles
    Test number
    772658688995
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass160,758 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,758 miles
    Test number
    638178890662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seatbelts not tested.

  7. Fail160,757 miles (+8,744)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    413613119416
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seatbelts not tested.

  8. Pass152,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    259052466991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail152,013 miles (+221)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    999367813674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass151,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    751611282131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail151,792 miles (+2,911)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    391254746731
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass148,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    636974611898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail148,881 miles (+6,669)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    185283274987
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass142,212 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,212 miles
    Test number
    644663785964
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail142,212 miles (+4,058)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,212 miles
    Test number
    859487527247
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both Sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTurbo Intercooler Hose Split

  16. Pass138,154 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,154 miles
    Test number
    506650214287
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDiesel Fuel Filter Corroded
    • NoteFuel Pipes Corroding
    • NoteGeneral Underside Corrosion

  17. Fail138,153 miles (+713)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,153 miles
    Test number
    866609304242
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDiesel Fuel Filter Corroded
    • NoteFuel Pipes Corroding
    • NoteGeneral Underside Corrosion

  18. Pass137,440 miles (-73,574)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,440 miles
    Test number
    309796882499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass211,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    211,014 miles
    Test number
    195716871209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail211,014 miles (+85,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,014 miles
    Test number
    297716471271
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass126,004 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    243983670248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,776 miles (+14,270)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,776 miles
    Test number
    231478760257
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass111,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    972187169286
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Fail111,506 miles (+11,155)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    123686769279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass100,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    541827508275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,351 miles (+11,993)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    742397408266
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass88,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    512269087015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,358 miles (+6,750)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    143476287442
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWater in offside front indicator

  29. Pass81,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    120206176489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 RPX

Does Y259 RPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 RPX is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y259 RPX?
The MOT on Y259 RPX is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 RPX done?
Y259 RPX was recorded at 181,295 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has Y259 RPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 RPX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y259 RPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y259 RPX find?
Y259 RPX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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