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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y259 XAYMOT history

Y259 XAY is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

Y259 XAY red 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 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,280 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 XAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 XAY was last recorded at 175,280 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 4,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,491 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,789 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,280 miles
  • 2025 – 170,491 miles
  • 2024 – 164,935 miles
  • 2023 – 156,986 miles
  • 2021 – 149,069 miles
  • 2020 – 141,611 miles
  • 2019 – 134,288 miles
  • 2018 – 127,286 miles
  • 2017 – 122,149 miles
  • 2016 – 120,109 miles
  • 2015 – 117,825 miles
  • 2014 – 114,274 miles
  • 2013 – 110,583 miles
  • 2012 – 106,542 miles
  • 2011 – 100,053 miles
  • 2010 – 95,501 miles
  • 2009 – 90,676 miles
  • 2007 – 81,871 miles
  • 2006 – 72,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,280 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front active anti roll bar bush worn
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside chassis leg

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • General corrosion rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,280 miles (+4,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    748031253380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front active anti roll bar bush worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside chassis leg

  2. Pass170,491 miles (+5,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,491 miles
    Test number
    119055040351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass164,935 miles (+7,949)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,935 miles
    Test number
    885052947639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper suspension shock absorber turrets corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance only just met requirements

  4. Pass156,986 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,986 miles
    Test number
    208423957684
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension turret corroded

  5. Fail156,959 miles (+7,890)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,959 miles
    Test number
    361130017327
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch near to brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension turret corroded

  6. Pass149,069 miles (+35)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,069 miles
    Test number
    573015074239
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,034 miles (+7,423)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,034 miles
    Test number
    392872598430
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,611 miles (+7,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    741140136036
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,288 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,288 miles
    Test number
    469683248756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass127,286 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    836433119282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,149 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    383825946916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,109 miles
    Test number
    134176668239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail120,109 miles (+2,284)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,109 miles
    Test number
    551373600387
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass117,825 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    923968084919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,274 miles
    Test number
    946628864267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,274 miles (+3,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,274 miles
    Test number
    715577964267
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,583 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    317823163253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,542 miles (+5)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    225049562250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTow bar attachment slightly rusty (surface)

  19. Fail106,537 miles (+1,679)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,537 miles
    Test number
    668338762225
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre rear brake doesnt work no wires are visible
    • NoteTow bar attachment slightly rusty (surface)

  20. Pass104,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    867159932187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,858 miles (+4,805)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    786312132126
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass100,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    318266041090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,053 miles (+4,552)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    306515041003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass95,501 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    784017000078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    901233519036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail90,676 miles (+8,805)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    602042419037
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre leaking air from the rim

  27. Pass81,871 miles (+9,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    712259607328
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass72,162 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    560044016396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    192251576163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 XAY

Does Y259 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 XAY is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 XAY?
The MOT on Y259 XAY is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 XAY done?
Y259 XAY was recorded at 175,280 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has Y259 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 XAY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y259 XAY 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 Y259 XAY find?
Y259 XAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front active anti roll bar bush worn, and 1 more.

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