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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y278 JFOMOT history

Y278 JFO is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

Y278 JFO red 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 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
135,048 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 JFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 JFO was last recorded at 135,048 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,020 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,048 miles
  • 2022 – 134,681 miles
  • 2021 – 125,995 miles
  • 2020 – 115,310 miles
  • 2018 – 115,262 miles
  • 2017 – 114,395 miles
  • 2016 – 114,346 miles
  • 2015 – 113,948 miles
  • 2014 – 113,441 miles
  • 2013 – 107,499 miles
  • 2012 – 103,860 miles
  • 2011 – 98,574 miles
  • 2010 – 87,472 miles
  • 2009 – 79,379 miles
  • 2008 – 74,112 miles
  • 2007 – 61,349 miles
  • 2006 – 51,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,048 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,048 miles (+28)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,048 miles
    Test number
    324735384421
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,020 miles (+339)3 major5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,020 miles
    Test number
    981400793041
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,681 miles (+8,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,681 miles
    Test number
    943398027988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,995 miles (+10,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,995 miles
    Test number
    321324676280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass115,310 miles (+48)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    910150706858
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass115,262 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    781068905507
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass114,395 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    431574457785
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass114,346 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,346 miles
    Test number
    641531849331
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass113,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    436657955110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,948 miles (+507)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    858153345141
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass113,441 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    826554054108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,499 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    455765453190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,493 miles (+3,633)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    169881243156
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass103,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    246604042468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,860 miles (+5,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    446765032148
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass98,574 miles (+11,102)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    457883841154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,472 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    563190440149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,325 miles (+7,946)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    822567730112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass79,379 miles (+5,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    282309739159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F/DRIVERS MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

  20. Pass74,112 miles (+12,763)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    821401148148
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F/DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

  21. Pass61,349 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    903301847171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    661625146177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail51,152 miles (+419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    953855946147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,733 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    460400236100
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y278 JFO

Does Y278 JFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 JFO expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 JFO?
The MOT on Y278 JFO expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 JFO done?
Y278 JFO was recorded at 135,048 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has Y278 JFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 JFO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 JFO 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 Y278 JFO find?
Y278 JFO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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