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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y261 DKSMOT history

Y261 DKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y261 DKS blue 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 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,726 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 DKS
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
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 DKS was last recorded at 143,726 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,850 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
5,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,726 miles
  • 2025 – 140,850 miles
  • 2024 – 136,051 miles
  • 2023 – 131,380 miles
  • 2022 – 127,920 miles
  • 2021 – 126,604 miles
  • 2020 – 120,521 miles
  • 2019 – 114,202 miles
  • 2018 – 107,099 miles
  • 2017 – 98,336 miles
  • 2016 – 94,810 miles
  • 2015 – 89,264 miles
  • 2014 – 83,703 miles
  • 2013 – 74,848 miles
  • 2012 – 66,789 miles
  • 2011 – 54,777 miles
  • 2010 – 45,576 miles
  • 2009 – 41,346 miles
  • 2008 – 37,314 miles
  • 2007 – 32,379 miles
  • 2006 – 27,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,726 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,726 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,726 miles
    Test number
    557972411562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,850 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,850 miles
    Test number
    680872078312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,051 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    753998097074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,380 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,380 miles
    Test number
    807757991119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,920 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    635796970899
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,604 miles (+6,083)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    365422400497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,521 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,521 miles
    Test number
    107770911128
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail120,509 miles (+6,307)2 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,509 miles
    Test number
    775098742735
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Fog Lamp insecure
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass114,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,202 miles
    Test number
    261772199057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded

  10. Fail114,202 miles (+7,103)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,202 miles
    Test number
    459428395616
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded

  11. Pass107,099 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,099 miles
    Test number
    701490705841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,336 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    356753064445
    • AdvisorySlight pas leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  13. Pass94,810 miles (+5,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    625206272033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass89,264 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    617056365104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail89,215 miles (+5,512)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    179916355136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,703 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    427997224167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,613 miles (+8,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    897261724109
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,848 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    367834353185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,789 miles (+12,012)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    286315732414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,777 miles (+9,201)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,777 miles
    Test number
    968041331100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,576 miles (+4,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,576 miles
    Test number
    982259130171
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear suspension height adjuster pioes leaking

  22. Pass41,346 miles (+4,032)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    430288049169
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteACE (ACTIVE CORNER ENHANCEMENT) HYDRAULIC PIPES BADLY CORRODED.

  23. Pass37,314 miles (+4,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    733541558104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass32,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    292531237192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,379 miles (+5,125)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    443881437134
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    843158236181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y261 DKS

Does Y261 DKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 DKS is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 DKS?
The MOT on Y261 DKS is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 DKS done?
Y261 DKS was recorded at 143,726 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
Has Y261 DKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 DKS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y261 DKS 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 Y261 DKS find?
Y261 DKS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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