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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

Y33 LAJMOT history

Y33 LAJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y33 LAJ 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 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,539 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 LAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 LAJ was last recorded at 187,539 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2010: 75,063 miles, lower than 106,755 miles on 27 Oct 2009.

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
184,872 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,667 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,539 miles
  • 2025 – 184,872 miles
  • 2024 – 174,692 miles
  • 2023 – 167,012 miles
  • 2022 – 158,306 miles
  • 2021 – 141,734 miles
  • 2018 – 141,436 miles
  • 2017 – 134,084 miles
  • 2016 – 126,385 miles
  • 2015 – 118,789 miles
  • 2014 – 109,008 miles
  • 2013 – 99,525 miles
  • 2012 – 91,345 miles
  • 2011 – 83,661 miles
  • 2010 – 75,063 miles
  • 2009 – 106,755 miles
  • 2008 – 58,002 miles
  • 2007 – 44,637 miles
  • 2006 – 32,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint and bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Advise this vehicle has been heavily painted / under sealed underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Various brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,539 miles (+2,667)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,539 miles
    Test number
    483584233752
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint and bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass184,872 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,872 miles
    Test number
    527926134560
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail184,872 miles (+10,180)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,872 miles
    Test number
    654134695135
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,692 miles (+7,680)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,692 miles
    Test number
    539539041087
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,012 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,012 miles
    Test number
    441395218605
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,012 miles (+8,706)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,012 miles
    Test number
    348278804192
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,306 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,306 miles
    Test number
    765122656127
    • AdvisoryAdvise this vehicle has been heavily painted / under sealed underneath

  8. Fail158,296 miles (+16,562)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,296 miles
    Test number
    449998769544
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Heavy black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise this vehicle has been heavily painted / under sealed underneath

  9. Pass141,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    580219187528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,734 miles (+298)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    897368001060
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail141,436 miles (+7,352)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,436 miles
    Test number
    204786815322
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    383269035890
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail134,084 miles (+7,699)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    323041090127
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass126,385 miles (+7,596)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    545269764888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,789 miles (+9,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    499955064579
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (2.4.D.3)

  16. Pass109,008 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    745114604336
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing

  17. Fail109,008 miles (+9,483)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    868924304327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing

  18. Pass99,525 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    186742703358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,345 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    589884402358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    666646801304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,661 miles (+8,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    635545001384
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass75,063 miles (-31,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,063 miles
    Test number
    423906100388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass106,755 miles (+48,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    732030109393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    903964008326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail58,002 miles (+13,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    760643408314
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass44,637 miles (+12,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    341889017294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass32,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,040 miles
    Test number
    654439796106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 LAJ

Does Y33 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 LAJ is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 LAJ?
The MOT on Y33 LAJ is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 LAJ done?
Y33 LAJ was recorded at 187,539 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has Y33 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 LAJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y33 LAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y33 LAJ find?
Y33 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint and bottom ball joint; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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