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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y266 MDTMOT history

Y266 MDT is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

Y266 MDT 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 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,205 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 MDT
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 MDT was last recorded at 133,205 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,263 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,205 miles
  • 2024 – 132,263 miles
  • 2023 – 129,153 miles
  • 2022 – 125,497 miles
  • 2021 – 120,999 miles
  • 2020 – 117,925 miles
  • 2019 – 116,740 miles
  • 2018 – 116,145 miles
  • 2017 – 109,361 miles
  • 2016 – 98,248 miles
  • 2015 – 96,878 miles
  • 2014 – 95,199 miles
  • 2013 – 91,003 miles
  • 2012 – 85,392 miles
  • 2011 – 81,542 miles
  • 2010 – 77,053 miles
  • 2009 – 67,046 miles
  • 2008 – 57,089 miles
  • 2007 – 46,862 miles
  • 2006 – 35,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,205 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre stoplamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,205 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,205 miles
    Test number
    389234049365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,263 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,263 miles
    Test number
    517978039821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,153 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,153 miles
    Test number
    166891230769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,497 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    571267037763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,999 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,999 miles
    Test number
    107575548677
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail120,999 miles (+3,074)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,999 miles
    Test number
    263938126752
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass117,925 miles (+1,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    826074758122
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,740 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    252814907121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,145 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,145 miles
    Test number
    670252656140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,142 miles (+6,781)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,142 miles
    Test number
    653554910211
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake performance not tested pipe corroded (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass109,361 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,361 miles
    Test number
    869547576676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,355 miles (+11,107)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    298971587499
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass98,248 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    569572206897
    • AdvisoryCentre stoplamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail98,248 miles (+1,370)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    984146126407
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre stoplamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,878 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    465514285080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail96,864 miles (+1,665)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    996539375093
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,199 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    325133174058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail95,145 miles (+4,142)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,145 miles
    Test number
    565136764001
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass91,003 miles (+5,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    125258853494
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass85,392 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,392 miles
    Test number
    938763252072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,542 miles (+4,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    747327161053
    • NoteVery slight weap on fuel pipe to engine

  22. Pass77,053 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    740945170025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,046 miles (+9,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    460986569056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle bump stops missing

  24. Pass57,089 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    781897468040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,862 miles (+11,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    503517667071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    132230276086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 MDT

Does Y266 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 MDT is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y266 MDT?
The MOT on Y266 MDT is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 MDT done?
Y266 MDT was recorded at 133,205 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has Y266 MDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 MDT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y266 MDT 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 Y266 MDT find?
Y266 MDT passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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