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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y272 PREMOT history

Y272 PRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

Y272 PRE 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
181,844 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 PRE
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 PRE was last recorded at 181,844 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2010: 87,967 miles, lower than 117,993 miles on 18 May 2009.

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
181,834 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,844 miles
  • 2025 – 178,677 miles
  • 2024 – 174,272 miles
  • 2023 – 163,616 miles
  • 2020 – 162,453 miles
  • 2016 – 159,863 miles
  • 2015 – 130,010 miles
  • 2014 – 119,983 miles
  • 2013 – 115,478 miles
  • 2012 – 109,723 miles
  • 2011 – 102,519 miles
  • 2010 – 87,967 miles
  • 2009 – 117,993 miles
  • 2008 – 64,450 miles
  • 2007 – 54,070 miles
  • 2006 – 38,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,844 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust pipes looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,844 miles (+10)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    181,844 miles
    Test number
    481652572318
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust pipes loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail181,834 miles (+3,157)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,834 miles
    Test number
    466829338474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust pipes loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass178,677 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,677 miles
    Test number
    806123554145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail178,671 miles (+4,399)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,671 miles
    Test number
    739374376238
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass174,272 miles (+52)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,272 miles
    Test number
    833351026315
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CUT MARK (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail174,220 miles (+10,604)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,220 miles
    Test number
    567160653106
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CUT MARK (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass163,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    513291599794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,616 miles (+1,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    792305258791
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass162,453 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,453 miles
    Test number
    738820724849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,432 miles (+2,569)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,432 miles
    Test number
    392635068624
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass159,863 miles (+29,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    389870334164
    • AdvisoryGeneraly play in hubs
    • AdvisoryMuddy underside

  12. Pass130,010 miles (+10,027)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    609296965198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front axle swivel joint seal leaking

  13. Pass119,983 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    228234254422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    659158943185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,478 miles (+5,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    757158143171
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  16. Pass109,723 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    989425642014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    456870541185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,519 miles (+14,552)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    425359131166
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass87,967 miles (-30,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,967 miles
    Test number
    644143930183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass117,993 miles (+53,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    410838539146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,450 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    813620048107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,070 miles (+15,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    391258737140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,482 miles
    Test number
    714940646153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 PRE

Does Y272 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 PRE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y272 PRE?
The MOT on Y272 PRE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 PRE done?
Y272 PRE was recorded at 181,844 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,046 miles a year.
Has Y272 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 PRE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y272 PRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y272 PRE find?
Y272 PRE passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; both exhaust pipes loose, and 11 more.

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