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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y296 BGKMOT history

Y296 BGK is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y296 BGK black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,456 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 BGK was last recorded at 128,456 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,453 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,456 miles
  • 2025 – 128,126 miles
  • 2024 – 127,140 miles
  • 2023 – 122,648 miles
  • 2022 – 118,567 miles
  • 2021 – 115,009 miles
  • 2020 – 111,757 miles
  • 2019 – 106,240 miles
  • 2018 – 101,670 miles
  • 2017 – 95,639 miles
  • 2016 – 89,684 miles
  • 2015 – 85,255 miles
  • 2014 – 80,476 miles
  • 2013 – 75,472 miles
  • 2012 – 70,589 miles
  • 2011 – 66,436 miles
  • 2010 – 62,106 miles
  • 2009 – 56,921 miles
  • 2008 – 51,576 miles
  • 2007 – 45,815 miles
  • 2006 – 39,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,456 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,456 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    640662002125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,453 miles (+327)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    696339225249
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,126 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,126 miles
    Test number
    653108889309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,140 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    235856912272
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,138 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous1 major6 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    761287042726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,648 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    119334095588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    192196764425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,567 miles (+3,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    707166286814
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass115,009 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,009 miles
    Test number
    777738736409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,757 miles (+5,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    723851703967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,240 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    668419668961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass101,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    548278401917
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail101,670 miles (+6,031)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    743487309272
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,639 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    956767555078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55r18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPuncture offside rear tyre (repairable)

  15. Fail95,639 miles (+5,955)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    973319050009
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55r18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPuncture offside rear tyre (repairable)

  16. Pass89,684 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    967191388084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,255 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    139246605169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,476 miles (+5,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    975113044118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass75,472 miles (+4,883)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    685214143185
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers juddering

  20. Pass70,589 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    239364842173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,436 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,436 miles
    Test number
    356394841139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,106 miles (+5,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,106 miles
    Test number
    881433730164
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass56,921 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    780163739192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass51,576 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    792618848120
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass45,815 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    492859467152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    792090686159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 BGK

Does Y296 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 BGK is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 BGK?
The MOT on Y296 BGK is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 BGK done?
Y296 BGK was recorded at 128,456 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has Y296 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 BGK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y296 BGK 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 Y296 BGK find?
Y296 BGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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