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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y281 CDSMOT history

Y281 CDS is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

Y281 CDS 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 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
130,449 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 CDS
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 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 CDS was last recorded at 130,449 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,071 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,449 miles
  • 2022 – 116,577 miles
  • 2021 – 101,048 miles
  • 2019 – 88,334 miles
  • 2017 – 88,104 miles
  • 2016 – 86,630 miles
  • 2015 – 85,903 miles
  • 2014 – 84,523 miles
  • 2013 – 83,300 miles
  • 2012 – 81,065 miles
  • 2011 – 80,135 miles
  • 2010 – 76,089 miles
  • 2009 – 70,344 miles
  • 2008 – 63,800 miles
  • 2007 – 46,910 miles
  • 2006 – 35,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,449 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner bumper has slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,449 miles (+378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,449 miles
    Test number
    582946545590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,071 miles (+13,494)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,071 miles
    Test number
    297119067909
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,577 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    834601013646
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,522 miles (+15,474)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    158420642554
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear ando/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center rear pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,048 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    806520309667
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))

  6. Fail101,048 miles (+12,714)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    988082664229
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,334 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    160510006126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape/cracking within treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive surface corrosion on rear half of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass88,104 miles (+1,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    268687641552
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion to both chassis members...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Splash shield corroded/detached
    • AdvisoryRadiator support/protection bar corroded away...

  9. Pass86,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    583415625607
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion along both chassis members...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R splash shield badly corroded...

  10. Fail86,630 miles (+727)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    300064841048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion along both chassis members...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R splash shield badly corroded...

  11. Pass85,903 miles (+1,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    184784496777
    • AdvisoryCentre Front bumper strenghthening bracket rusted away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass84,523 miles (+1,223)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    996802244334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop

  13. Pass83,300 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    369594253297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,293 miles (+2,228)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    266485343276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass81,065 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    966305852226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,135 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    326399441496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,089 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    743536710255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,344 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    264063569106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,800 miles (+16,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    974834548141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,910 miles (+11,023)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    242948327128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,887 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    643883526120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,757 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    212689016197
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y281 CDS

Does Y281 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 CDS expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 CDS?
The MOT on Y281 CDS expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 CDS done?
Y281 CDS was recorded at 130,449 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has Y281 CDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 CDS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 CDS 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 Y281 CDS find?
Y281 CDS passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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