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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y281 LAPMOT history

Y281 LAP is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

Y281 LAP 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 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
142,390 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 LAP
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
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 LAP was last recorded at 142,390 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 2,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2010: 86,010 miles, lower than 714,537 miles on 27 Mar 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
139,707 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,683 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,390 miles
  • 2023 – 139,707 miles
  • 2022 – 138,866 miles
  • 2019 – 135,807 miles
  • 2018 – 135,177 miles
  • 2017 – 130,652 miles
  • 2016 – 124,448 miles
  • 2015 – 119,194 miles
  • 2014 – 111,891 miles
  • 2013 – 104,644 miles
  • 2012 – 99,986 miles
  • 2011 – 95,445 miles
  • 2010 – 86,010 miles
  • 2009 – 714,537 miles
  • 2008 – 70,021 miles
  • 2007 – 60,313 miles
  • 2006 – 52,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,390 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective indicator (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower 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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 chassis heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All rear brake pipes heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fluid around steering box - no leak apparent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,390 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    757096403737
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective indicator (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail142,390 miles (+2,683)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    849252525891
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective indicator (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,707 miles (+841)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    191950416554
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,866 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    994837435507
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,807 miles (+630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,807 miles
    Test number
    854517668264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass135,177 miles (+1,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,177 miles
    Test number
    723205461972
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded

  7. Fail134,175 miles (+3,523)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    909571408708
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded

  8. Pass130,652 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,652 miles
    Test number
    431197520884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFluid around steering box - no leak apparent
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySide steps badly corroded

  9. Fail130,579 miles (+6,131)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    194495281852
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureVehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFluid around steering box - no leak apparent
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySide steps badly corroded

  10. Pass124,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    167315247901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play yellow chalked (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step broken /snapped in the middle

  11. Fail124,448 miles (+5,254)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    294479583368
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play yellow chalked (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step broken /snapped in the middle

  12. Pass119,194 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    449893085033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,891 miles (+34)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    239013894089
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight Oil Leak

  14. Fail111,857 miles (+7,213)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    346560194055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight Oil Leak

  15. Pass104,644 miles (+4,658)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,644 miles
    Test number
    257675673071
    • NoteCracks in front number plate
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  16. Pass99,986 miles (+4,541)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    376844982038
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBrake pipes at rear corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  17. Fail95,445 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    718277581060
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass95,445 miles (+9,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    867267481058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass86,010 miles (-628,527)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    814091640089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low inside edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass714,537 miles (+644,516)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    714,537 miles
    Test number
    762576089088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,021 miles (+9,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    442036758009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,313 miles (+8,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    173529257463
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass52,192 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    182353666406
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside track rod end ball joint boot split

Questions about Y281 LAP

Does Y281 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 LAP expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 LAP?
The MOT on Y281 LAP expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 LAP done?
Y281 LAP was recorded at 142,390 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has Y281 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 LAP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 LAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 LAP find?
Y281 LAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective indicator; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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