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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y281 MAEMOT history

Y281 MAE is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

Y281 MAE silver 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 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
200,007 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 MAE was last recorded at 200,007 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 3,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,463 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,544 miles
Average per year
8,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,007 miles
  • 2021 – 196,463 miles
  • 2020 – 192,808 miles
  • 2019 – 190,567 miles
  • 2018 – 180,690 miles
  • 2017 – 174,226 miles
  • 2016 – 163,739 miles
  • 2015 – 153,826 miles
  • 2014 – 143,782 miles
  • 2013 – 133,475 miles
  • 2012 – 122,139 miles
  • 2011 – 111,788 miles
  • 2010 – 100,621 miles
  • 2009 – 90,693 miles
  • 2008 – 79,940 miles
  • 2007 – 68,138 miles
  • 2006 – 56,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,007 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S O/S

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,007 miles (+3,544)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    200,007 miles
    Test number
    606338075608
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S O/S

  2. Pass196,463 miles (+3,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,463 miles
    Test number
    158879468677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass192,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,808 miles
    Test number
    721626936109
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail192,808 miles (+2,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,808 miles
    Test number
    675231509178
    • MajorFront Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

  5. Pass190,567 miles (+9,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    190,567 miles
    Test number
    578608772291
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass180,690 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,690 miles
    Test number
    978025435575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,226 miles (+10,487)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,226 miles
    Test number
    623272328476
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryFuel weep from pressure regulator at cylinder head
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass163,739 miles (+275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    163,739 miles
    Test number
    563466970679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail163,464 miles (+9,638)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,464 miles
    Test number
    476225420150
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass153,826 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,826 miles
    Test number
    844213279369
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear height sensing arm deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail153,826 miles (+10,044)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,826 miles
    Test number
    817434855324
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear height sensing arm deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass143,782 miles (+10,307)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,782 miles
    Test number
    705516354215
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside drag link end creaky

  13. Pass133,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    679206343260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail133,475 miles (+11,336)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    275356843236
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass122,139 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    218347842270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail122,138 miles (+10,350)1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,138 miles
    Test number
    536067642218
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside front orange side light inoperative
    • NoteOffside rear side light inoperative

  17. Pass111,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,788 miles
    Test number
    175015731262
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail111,786 miles (+11,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    635625731215
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass100,621 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    462286350257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    682537659225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail90,693 miles (+10,753)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    902747559248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    244412068216
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail79,940 miles (+11,802)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    303502368493
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass68,138 miles (+11,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    100096247236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    793129456291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 MAE

Does Y281 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 MAE expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 MAE?
The MOT on Y281 MAE expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 MAE done?
Y281 MAE was recorded at 200,007 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,692 miles a year.
Has Y281 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 MAE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y281 MAE 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 MAE find?
Y281 MAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension component ball joint has slight play both, and 5 more.

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