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Land Rover Discovery

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y294 VAWMOT history

Y294 VAW is a gold diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

Y294 VAW gold 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 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
208,490 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 VAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 VAW was last recorded at 208,490 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 11,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,911 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,579 miles
Average per year
9,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,490 miles
  • 2021 – 196,911 miles
  • 2020 – 190,024 miles
  • 2019 – 174,918 miles
  • 2018 – 169,598 miles
  • 2017 – 160,391 miles
  • 2016 – 149,059 miles
  • 2015 – 139,240 miles
  • 2014 – 131,555 miles
  • 2013 – 123,371 miles
  • 2012 – 117,637 miles
  • 2011 – 110,134 miles
  • 2010 – 93,431 miles
  • 2009 – 79,511 miles
  • 2008 – 68,617 miles
  • 2007 – 61,133 miles
  • 2006 – 51,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both rear chassis slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Emissions too low to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,490 miles (+11,579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    208,490 miles
    Test number
    578467196674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass196,911 miles (+6,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,911 miles
    Test number
    452132928460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  3. Pass190,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,024 miles
    Test number
    437365912592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail190,024 miles (+15,106)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,024 miles
    Test number
    767598031943
    • Repaired at testSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass174,918 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,918 miles
    Test number
    162694780780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    169,598 miles
    Test number
    638209820532
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing slightly corroded

  7. Fail169,598 miles (+47)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,598 miles
    Test number
    875737481499
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing slightly corroded

  8. Fail169,551 miles (+9,160)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,551 miles
    Test number
    267078071240
    • 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 Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing slightly corroded

  9. Pass160,391 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,391 miles
    Test number
    121341225683
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register

  10. Fail160,306 miles (+11,247)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,306 miles
    Test number
    340050802754
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf inner wing/under wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded- unable to determine severity with corrosion assessment tool

  11. Pass149,059 miles (+9,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,059 miles
    Test number
    782443385235
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear chassis rusty
    • AdvisoryNsf lower ball joint dust cover perishing

  12. Pass139,240 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    259964815104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering box
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  13. Fail139,240 miles (+7,685)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    596654315189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering box
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  14. Pass131,555 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    256276104117
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail131,536 miles (+8,165)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    109615604109
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass123,371 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,371 miles
    Test number
    977358303177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    589480012199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,637 miles (+7,503)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    988088502143
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  19. Pass110,134 miles (+16,703)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    419278791068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

  20. Pass93,431 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    453965200187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

  21. Fail93,431 miles (+13,920)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    632535500117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

  22. Pass79,511 miles (+10,894)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    561607699098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteR/o/s tyre tread low on shoulder

  23. Pass68,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    911506808154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail68,614 miles (+7,481)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    200506308402
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass61,133 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    611210507102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    851750896076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 VAW

Does Y294 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 VAW expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 VAW?
The MOT on Y294 VAW expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 VAW done?
Y294 VAW was recorded at 208,490 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 9,381 miles a year.
Has Y294 VAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 VAW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y294 VAW 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 Y294 VAW find?
Y294 VAW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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