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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y299 GTWMOT history

Y299 GTW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

Y299 GTW blue 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,598 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 GTW
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 GTW was last recorded at 124,598 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2017: 117,626 miles, lower than 185,646 miles on 6 Oct 2016.

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
124,141 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,598 miles
  • 2024 – 124,141 miles
  • 2023 – 124,054 miles
  • 2021 – 123,492 miles
  • 2020 – 122,251 miles
  • 2019 – 121,147 miles
  • 2018 – 119,300 miles
  • 2017 – 117,628 miles
  • 2016 – 185,646 miles
  • 2015 – 180,007 miles
  • 2014 – 107,355 miles
  • 2013 – 100,693 miles
  • 2012 – 97,397 miles
  • 2011 – 93,140 miles
  • 2010 – 90,110 miles
  • 2008 – 84,482 miles
  • 2007 – 80,485 miles
  • 2006 – 73,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,598 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (Behind Axle)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,598 miles (+457)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    466363885184
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,141 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    855754338572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail124,129 miles (+75)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    469894897352
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,054 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,054 miles
    Test number
    319208256635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,492 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,492 miles
    Test number
    614139971090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,460 miles (+1,209)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    516621363973
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass122,251 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,251 miles
    Test number
    359599575881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis behind rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,147 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,147 miles
    Test number
    438799125646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (Behind Axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail121,144 miles (+1,844)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,144 miles
    Test number
    642154031417
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeight Level Light on Dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (Behind Axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass119,300 miles (+1,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    730409539358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

  11. Pass117,628 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,628 miles
    Test number
    278944443287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,626 miles (-68,020)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,626 miles
    Test number
    470323788282
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass185,646 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    185,646 miles
    Test number
    920697988114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass180,007 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    180,007 miles
    Test number
    464942361551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail179,944 miles (+72,589)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,944 miles
    Test number
    964676560852
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass107,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    789211514390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail107,348 miles (+6,655)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,348 miles
    Test number
    296011914344
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail100,693 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    457372583226
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass100,693 miles (+3,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    568862683268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass97,397 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,397 miles
    Test number
    789303902357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,140 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    549076181238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,110 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    404775870266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,482 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    283503688278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,485 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    384124987466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    754098476163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 GTW

Does Y299 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 GTW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y299 GTW?
The MOT on Y299 GTW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 GTW done?
Y299 GTW was recorded at 124,598 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has Y299 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 GTW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y299 GTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y299 GTW find?
Y299 GTW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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