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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y279 FFJMOT history

Y279 FFJ is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 493,427 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

Y279 FFJ white 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 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
493,427 km
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,360 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 FFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 FFJ was last recorded at 493,427 km on 20 Dec 2023, 6,478 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
486,949 km · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,478 km
Average per year
6,360 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 493,427 km
  • 2022 – 486,949 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail493,427 km
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn offside + nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear spring to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear spring to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside + nearside rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail493,427 km (+6,478)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    493,427 km
    Test number
    314771397367
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn offside + nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear spring to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear spring to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside + nearside rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass486,949 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    486,949 km
    Test number
    862853857675
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail486,949 miles (+301,528)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    486,949 miles
    Test number
    245076686486
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,421 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,421 miles
    Test number
    416839131620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,095 miles
    Test number
    531385532047
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident at various perscribed areas ,but unable to crumble with moderate pressure
    • AdvisoryL/h and r/h lower sill covers fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipe insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension light on dash ,but coil suspension fitted all round

  6. Fail180,079 miles (+9)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,079 miles
    Test number
    487221222802
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident at various perscribed areas ,but unable to crumble with moderate pressure
    • AdvisoryL/h and r/h lower sill covers fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipe insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension light on dash ,but coil suspension fitted all round

  7. Fail180,070 miles (+14,961)6 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,070 miles
    Test number
    876349437812
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,109 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,109 miles
    Test number
    571914105362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,757 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    324191961646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,508 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,508 miles
    Test number
    110026565855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,303 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    148,303 miles
    Test number
    687650282097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteAll rear chassis corroding
    • NoteN/s front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteO/s rear tyre deteriorated

  12. Fail148,301 miles (+1)9 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    798073272021
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteAll rear chassis corroding
    • NoteN/s front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteO/s rear tyre deteriorated

  13. Fail148,300 miles (+5)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,300 miles
    Test number
    878264721201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteNearside and offside chassis has light corrosion all the way along

  14. Fail148,295 miles (+7,509)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    709526981168
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePanhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering heavy in operation
    • NoteRear chassis & suspension heavily corroded

  15. Pass140,786 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,786 miles
    Test number
    691702100231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,779 miles (+108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,779 miles
    Test number
    850020200205
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail140,671 miles (+12,708)12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,671 miles
    Test number
    604034449370
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear seats removed so belts not tested

  18. Pass127,963 miles (+15,857)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    127,963 miles
    Test number
    830674028336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall is damaged but not exposing cords
    • NoteOffside rear direction indicator slightly insecure

  19. Fail112,106 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    104606017384
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass112,106 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    744466517332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,889 miles
    Test number
    851674447103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y279 FFJ

Does Y279 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 FFJ expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 FFJ?
The MOT on Y279 FFJ expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 FFJ done?
Y279 FFJ was recorded at 493,427 km at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 6,360 km a year.
Has Y279 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 FFJ has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y279 FFJ 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 Y279 FFJ find?
Y279 FFJ failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside rear fog lamp not working, and 10 more.

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