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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y304 VAYMOT history

Y304 VAY is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

Y304 VAY silver 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,268 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 VAY was last recorded at 121,268 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,267 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,268 miles
  • 2024 – 120,916 miles
  • 2022 – 119,109 miles
  • 2021 – 111,899 miles
  • 2020 – 107,799 miles
  • 2019 – 102,092 miles
  • 2018 – 95,432 miles
  • 2017 – 89,749 miles
  • 2016 – 84,047 miles
  • 2015 – 79,945 miles
  • 2014 – 75,681 miles
  • 2013 – 70,964 miles
  • 2012 – 65,998 miles
  • 2011 – 59,681 miles
  • 2010 – 55,485 miles
  • 2009 – 50,711 miles
  • 2008 – 45,117 miles
  • 2007 – 39,491 miles
  • 2006 – 32,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,268 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,268 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    293066720829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,267 miles (+351)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    879096315840
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of both front inner wings corroded through

  3. Pass120,916 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,916 miles
    Test number
    966525324105
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and all suspension components very rusty

  4. Pass119,109 miles (+7,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    258081272362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,899 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,899 miles
    Test number
    830670454384
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,897 miles (+4,098)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    926702515618
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,799 miles (+5,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    736681257577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,092 miles (+6,660)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    658614576725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,432 miles (+5,683)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    810708063836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,749 miles (+218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    989436420531
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChassis has light corrosion

  11. Fail89,531 miles (+72)9 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    227880923650
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad missing (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail89,459 miles (+5,412)11 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    946956774692
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass84,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    986696897947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly damaged (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail84,047 miles (+4,102)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    194537768121
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly damaged (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass79,945 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    545371215243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,681 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    838126604257
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

  17. Fail75,656 miles (+4,692)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    338913004234
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

  18. Pass70,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    889237703221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,964 miles (+4,966)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    966517703208
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  20. Fail65,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    117225302225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass65,998 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    327065602454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,681 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    796010281185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,485 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    774054090165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,482 miles (+4,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    834163490196
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass50,711 miles (+5,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    342371299176
    • NoteN.s.r outer brake pad getting low

  26. Pass45,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,117 miles
    Test number
    190506808287
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Fail45,111 miles (+5,620)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    374636708262
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass39,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    210411007200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,491 miles (+6,624)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    910151907274
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFerrules corroded on rear brake hoses
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSeats behind rear seats folded away at time of test

  30. Pass32,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,867 miles
    Test number
    103869606250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 VAY

Does Y304 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 VAY is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y304 VAY?
The MOT on Y304 VAY is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 VAY done?
Y304 VAY was recorded at 121,268 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,583 miles a year.
Has Y304 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 VAY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y304 VAY 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 Y304 VAY find?
Y304 VAY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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