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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y36 FARMOT history

Y36 FAR is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y36 FAR 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,191 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 FAR
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
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 FAR was last recorded at 196,191 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,651 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,191 miles
  • 2024 – 195,651 miles
  • 2023 – 194,633 miles
  • 2022 – 193,345 miles
  • 2021 – 191,425 miles
  • 2019 – 188,502 miles
  • 2018 – 181,080 miles
  • 2017 – 166,442 miles
  • 2016 – 161,344 miles
  • 2015 – 159,734 miles
  • 2014 – 155,237 miles
  • 2013 – 144,300 miles
  • 2012 – 139,449 miles
  • 2011 – 132,167 miles
  • 2010 – 123,051 miles
  • 2009 – 106,942 miles
  • 2007 – 86,008 miles
  • 2006 – 82,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,191 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,191 miles (+540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,191 miles
    Test number
    837377390948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass195,651 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    195,651 miles
    Test number
    629114627327
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,651 miles (+1,018)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,651 miles
    Test number
    557845247256
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,633 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,633 miles
    Test number
    440817055822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,345 miles (+1,920)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,345 miles
    Test number
    348171635479
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass191,425 miles (+2,923)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,425 miles
    Test number
    847296214887
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass188,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,502 miles
    Test number
    560565868748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail188,502 miles (+7,422)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,502 miles
    Test number
    127713884841
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass181,080 miles (+14,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,080 miles
    Test number
    776978843728
    • AdvisoryRear Slight corrosion on chassis both sides

  10. Pass166,442 miles (+5,098)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    166,442 miles
    Test number
    538774571285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Seats not fitted unable to check seat belts
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass161,344 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,344 miles
    Test number
    189156706201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass159,734 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,734 miles
    Test number
    676438064770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,237 miles (+10,937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,237 miles
    Test number
    486626064266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside front chassis slightly corroded

  14. Pass144,300 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    715459963223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,449 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    848900942352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass137,991 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    987780912092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,167 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,167 miles
    Test number
    536062911036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass132,167 miles (+9,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    132,167 miles
    Test number
    835932911027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass123,051 miles (+16,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    123,051 miles
    Test number
    213427400041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass106,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    494718709065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,942 miles (+20,934)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    183086209052
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,008 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    410656147398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,990 miles (+3,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    364244847338
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass82,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,725 miles
    Test number
    553017836091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,725 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,725 miles
    Test number
    810127636077
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about Y36 FAR

Does Y36 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 FAR is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 FAR?
The MOT on Y36 FAR is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 FAR done?
Y36 FAR was recorded at 196,191 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has Y36 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 FAR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y36 FAR 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 Y36 FAR find?
Y36 FAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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