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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y263 MESMOT history

Y263 MES is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

Y263 MES grey 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 29 May 2026
Mileage
152,799 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 MES was last recorded at 152,799 miles on 30 May 2025, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2019: 145,423 miles, lower than 145,771 miles on 23 May 2019.

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
152,296 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,799 miles
  • 2023 – 152,296 miles
  • 2022 – 150,798 miles
  • 2021 – 149,829 miles
  • 2020 – 148,531 miles
  • 2019 – 145,423 miles
  • 2018 – 138,967 miles
  • 2017 – 135,156 miles
  • 2016 – 131,868 miles
  • 2015 – 128,522 miles
  • 2014 – 124,704 miles
  • 2013 – 120,965 miles
  • 2012 – 117,706 miles
  • 2011 – 114,936 miles
  • 2010 – 111,092 miles
  • 2009 – 106,603 miles
  • 2008 – 102,910 miles
  • 2007 – 97,169 miles
  • 2006 – 86,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,799 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.

  • Both front inner wheel arches have corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,799 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,799 miles
    Test number
    298660174348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,296 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,296 miles
    Test number
    636460957866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,798 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,798 miles
    Test number
    945503713010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,829 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,829 miles
    Test number
    833243284427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,531 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,531 miles
    Test number
    402932716174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,423 miles (-348)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,423 miles
    Test number
    800510137014
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches have corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes may need more mounting brackets
  7. Fail145,771 miles (+6,804)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,771 miles
    Test number
    332845270952
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Anti roll bar links have slight movement
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches have corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass138,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    914636306406
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  9. Fail138,967 miles (+3,811)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    104790651478
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  10. Pass135,156 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,156 miles
    Test number
    938774198961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,868 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,868 miles
    Test number
    716934662644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,522 miles (+3,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,522 miles
    Test number
    388650785079
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass124,704 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,704 miles
    Test number
    337320384029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,965 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    120,965 miles
    Test number
    447078663041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,706 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,706 miles
    Test number
    787080672070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,936 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,936 miles
    Test number
    328171971041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,092 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    931189770087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,603 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    184233079056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,910 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    120535878036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,169 miles (+10,980)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    273338167040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    661875176010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 MES

Does Y263 MES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 MES expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 MES?
The MOT on Y263 MES expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 MES done?
Y263 MES was recorded at 152,799 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has Y263 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 MES has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y263 MES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y263 MES find?
Y263 MES passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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