
Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y296 YFPMOT history
Y296 YFP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 203,328 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 YFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y296 YFP was last recorded at 203,328 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 4,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 198,475 miles · 27 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,853 miles
- Average per year
- 8,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 203,328 miles
- 2023 – 198,475 miles
- 2022 – 193,613 miles
- 2021 – 192,749 miles
- 2019 – 189,655 miles
- 2018 – 188,037 miles
- 2017 – 186,604 miles
- 2016 – 176,639 miles
- 2015 – 166,986 miles
- 2014 – 153,627 miles
- 2013 – 136,889 miles
- 2012 – 132,940 miles
- 2011 – 119,451 miles
- 2010 – 104,396 miles
- 2009 – 96,679 miles
- 2008 – 89,524 miles
- 2007 – 76,942 miles
- 2006 – 57,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail within shock absorber mounting, this vehicle would require a high standard repair to be considered road worthy again (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail203,328 miles (+4,853)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,328 miles
- Test number
- 436966991461
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail within shock absorber mounting, this vehicle would require a high standard repair to be considered road worthy again (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass198,475 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 198,475 miles
- Test number
- 193299358429
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower cross member corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged however no sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail198,475 miles (+4,862)2 repaired2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,475 miles
- Test number
- 475434166327
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower cross member corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged however no sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass193,613 miles (+864)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 193,613 miles
- Test number
- 501562546985
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded runs by rear chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass192,749 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 192,749 miles
- Test number
- 566297115967
- AdvisoryFront leak from diff
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from flexi-hose to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail192,749 miles (+3,094)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,749 miles
- Test number
- 289409909217
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront leak from diff
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from flexi-hose to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass189,655 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 189,655 miles
- Test number
- 930841049886
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete underside of the vehicle covered in grease
Fail189,655 miles (+1,618)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,655 miles
- Test number
- 342105303089
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete underside of the vehicle covered in grease
Pass188,037 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 188,037 miles
- Test number
- 520730235632
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail188,037 miles (+1,433)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,037 miles
- Test number
- 541661190968
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,604 miles (+9,965)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 186,604 miles
- Test number
- 950184082278
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryMist around fuel tank
Pass176,639 miles (+9,653)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 176,639 miles
- Test number
- 510811594859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass166,986 miles (+13,359)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 166,986 miles
- Test number
- 246510525420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass153,627 miles (+16,738)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 153,627 miles
- Test number
- 355749514100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight nearside front wheel bearing noise
Pass136,889 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 136,889 miles
- Test number
- 925722023178
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres cracked between treads
- NoteNear side rear suspension bump stop missing
- NoteUnable to assess front too rear brake pipes over chassis
Fail136,889 miles (+3,949)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,889 miles
- Test number
- 266744013135
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres cracked between treads
- NoteNear side rear suspension bump stop missing
- NoteUnable to assess front too rear brake pipes over chassis
Pass132,940 miles (+13,489)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 132,940 miles
- Test number
- 289038112352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass119,451 miles (+15,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 119,451 miles
- Test number
- 168315631392
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass104,396 miles (+7,717)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 104,396 miles
- Test number
- 441865330398
- 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass96,679 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 96,679 miles
- Test number
- 451713149489
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Fail96,669 miles (+7,145)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,669 miles
- Test number
- 723103149352
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass89,524 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 89,524 miles
- Test number
- 932100658394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,521 miles (+12,579)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,521 miles
- Test number
- 433137948349
- DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail76,942 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,942 miles
- Test number
- 512393227367
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass76,942 miles (+19,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 76,942 miles
- Test number
- 700153527361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass57,230 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 57,230 miles
- Test number
- 854145756203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,304 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 56,304 miles
- Test number
- 704765616200
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail56,304 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,304 miles
- Test number
- 543484616230
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y296 YFP
- Does Y296 YFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 YFP expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 YFP?
- The MOT on Y296 YFP expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 YFP done?
- Y296 YFP was recorded at 203,328 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 8,409 miles a year.
- Has Y296 YFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 YFP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y296 YFP 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 YFP find?
- Y296 YFP failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail within shock absorber mounting, this vehicle would require a high standard repair to be considered road worthy again, and 10 more.
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