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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y29 SBSMOT history

Y29 SBS is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y29 SBS green 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,375 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 SBS was last recorded at 165,375 miles on 19 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2025: 165,375 miles, lower than 182,486 miles on 16 Dec 2025.

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
182,486 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,375 miles
  • 2022 – 165,339 miles
  • 2021 – 162,764 miles
  • 2020 – 158,632 miles
  • 2019 – 149,558 miles
  • 2018 – 143,091 miles
  • 2017 – 136,482 miles
  • 2016 – 133,695 miles
  • 2015 – 131,317 miles
  • 2014 – 128,964 miles
  • 2013 – 116,457 miles
  • 2012 – 99,881 miles
  • 2011 – 85,260 miles
  • 2010 – 77,873 miles
  • 2009 – 74,713 miles
  • 2008 – 68,862 miles
  • 2007 – 62,999 miles
  • 2006 – 56,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront bumper missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,375 miles (-17,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,375 miles
    Test number
    973072921460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper missing

  2. Fail182,486 miles (+17,147)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,486 miles
    Test number
    717701735035
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unable to test safely in dark as headlights not working (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper missing

  3. Fail165,339 miles (+2,575)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,339 miles
    Test number
    115614093956
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension pipe leaking advise 3 other pipes very corroded (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory3rd row of seats not inspected
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis areas
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade loose
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged

  4. Pass162,764 miles (+4,132)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,764 miles
    Test number
    520636248637
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are set on low position and are too high if on o position
    • AdvisorySlight bend in the steering rod
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r track rod end

  5. Pass158,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    201781227657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,627 miles (+9,069)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,627 miles
    Test number
    813890293058
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,558 miles (+6,467)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    149,558 miles
    Test number
    615847089905
    • AdvisoryCentral centre mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryFront front support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch mud flap area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch mud flap area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded by bonnet hinges both sides

  8. Pass143,091 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,091 miles
    Test number
    933148373849
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just meating requirements

  9. Fail142,199 miles (+5,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,199 miles
    Test number
    918084004819
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail136,482 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,482 miles
    Test number
    208557000443
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cahssie rail right at end near back mounting and tow bar (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie rail (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear missing near side rear bump stop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut to cord but less than 25mm
    • AdvisoryMinor gear oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  11. Pass136,483 miles (+2,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,483 miles
    Test number
    466321516707
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear missing near side rear bump stop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut to cord but less than 25mm
    • AdvisoryMinor gear oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  12. Pass133,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,695 miles
    Test number
    137650350660
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washers not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail133,677 miles (+2,360)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,677 miles
    Test number
    396711152681
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper slightly binding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass131,317 miles (+2,353)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    558347445074
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass128,964 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    735742744072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,760 miles (+73)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,760 miles
    Test number
    448346034084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteHill decent light is on?
    • NoteO/S/R Brake back plate is corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension leveling linkage both sides are broken
    • NoteT/C Light is on?

  17. Fail128,687 miles (+12,230)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,687 miles
    Test number
    166968124476
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteHill decent light is on?
    • NoteO/S/R Brake back plate is corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension leveling linkage both sides are broken
    • NoteT/C Light is on?

  18. Pass116,457 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,457 miles
    Test number
    339325243097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail116,447 miles (+16,566)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    908333643072
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,881 miles (+14,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,881 miles
    Test number
    817660442011
    • NoteUnderside rear chassis rails corroded

  21. Pass85,260 miles (+700)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    195649651479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChassis rails coroded
    • NoteFuel hose very close to steering column
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  22. Fail84,560 miles (+6,687)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    785506541094
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChassis rails coroded
    • NoteFuel hose very close to steering column
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  23. Pass77,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    192304630044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,873 miles (+3,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    691424330024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass74,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    602493849067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

  26. Fail74,713 miles (+5,851)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    851682549022
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

  27. Pass68,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,862 miles
    Test number
    543269348015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,862 miles (+5,863)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,862 miles
    Test number
    791349448023
    • Repaired at testCentre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass62,999 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    300093947058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    234108246046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 SBS

Does Y29 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 SBS is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y29 SBS?
The MOT on Y29 SBS is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 SBS done?
Y29 SBS was recorded at 165,375 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has Y29 SBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 SBS has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y29 SBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y29 SBS find?
Y29 SBS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front bumper missing.

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