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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y273 VGDMOT history

Y273 VGD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

Y273 VGD blue 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 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
158,007 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 VGD
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
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 VGD was last recorded at 158,007 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,669 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,007 miles
  • 2024 – 156,669 miles
  • 2023 – 156,474 miles
  • 2022 – 153,397 miles
  • 2021 – 151,572 miles
  • 2020 – 149,443 miles
  • 2019 – 147,184 miles
  • 2018 – 144,614 miles
  • 2017 – 143,282 miles
  • 2016 – 141,334 miles
  • 2015 – 138,798 miles
  • 2014 – 136,918 miles
  • 2013 – 134,779 miles
  • 2012 – 132,046 miles
  • 2011 – 129,828 miles
  • 2010 – 122,184 miles
  • 2009 – 115,399 miles
  • 2008 – 101,979 miles
  • 2007 – 88,016 miles
  • 2006 – 72,361 miles
  • 2005 – 54,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,007 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,007 miles (+1,338)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,007 miles
    Test number
    739408780369
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,669 miles (+195)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,669 miles
    Test number
    254036048303
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various prescribed areas have been repaired covered with underseal [front to rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,474 miles (+3,077)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,474 miles
    Test number
    152033534037
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,397 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,397 miles
    Test number
    844804599586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,572 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    214964311995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,443 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,443 miles
    Test number
    739548101334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,184 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,184 miles
    Test number
    271198307123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,614 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    755989427437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and fuel .leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,282 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,282 miles
    Test number
    852105243299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,334 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,334 miles
    Test number
    501986048126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,798 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    161686996121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,918 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    585254724271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,779 miles
    Test number
    397798923234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,779 miles (+2,733)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,779 miles
    Test number
    946658813299
    • FailureFuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass132,046 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    419939812219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,828 miles
    Test number
    227004021215
    • NoteChassis rusting but not holed.

  17. Fail129,828 miles9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,828 miles
    Test number
    727291721217
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChassis rusting but not holed.

  18. Fail129,828 miles (+7,644)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,828 miles
    Test number
    719181321221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass122,184 miles (+6,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,184 miles
    Test number
    562711200264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass115,399 miles (+13,420)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,399 miles
    Test number
    680555909294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,979 miles (+13,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    370198458102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  22. Pass88,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    250722367154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail88,016 miles (+15,655)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    602792467157
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass72,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,361 miles
    Test number
    712471986120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,361 miles (+17,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,361 miles
    Test number
    463831786101
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass54,986 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    492815125261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,694 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,694 miles
    Test number
    733257015241
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y273 VGD

Does Y273 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 VGD expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 VGD?
The MOT on Y273 VGD expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 VGD done?
Y273 VGD was recorded at 158,007 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has Y273 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 VGD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on Y273 VGD 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 Y273 VGD find?
Y273 VGD passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension rod ball joint has slight play; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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