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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y38 CLAMOT history

Y38 CLA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

Y38 CLA red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
243,164 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 CLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 CLA was last recorded at 243,164 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2021: 232,983 miles, lower than 233,320 miles on 24 Jan 2020.

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
242,874 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
9,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,164 miles
  • 2024 – 242,037 miles
  • 2023 – 238,948 miles
  • 2022 – 235,351 miles
  • 2021 – 232,983 miles
  • 2020 – 233,320 miles
  • 2019 – 214,495 miles
  • 2018 – 212,524 miles
  • 2017 – 201,380 miles
  • 2016 – 189,731 miles
  • 2015 – 177,911 miles
  • 2014 – 177,890 miles
  • 2013 – 155,924 miles
  • 2012 – 138,525 miles
  • 2010 – 121,912 miles
  • 2009 – 103,241 miles
  • 2008 – 87,395 miles
  • 2007 – 65,096 miles
  • 2006 – 56,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,164 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front foot wells corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,164 miles (+290)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    243,164 miles
    Test number
    640989051916
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front foot wells corroded

  2. Pass242,874 miles (+837)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    242,874 miles
    Test number
    928366952831
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass242,037 miles (+3,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    242,037 miles
    Test number
    357182652575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass238,948 miles (+3,597)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    238,948 miles
    Test number
    836098896449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount/ cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer axle seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount/ cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass235,351 miles (+2,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    235,351 miles
    Test number
    750752073587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front footwell corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front footwell corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear steering bar track rod end ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outriggers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront axle seals weepings

  6. Pass232,983 miles (-337)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    232,983 miles
    Test number
    953293489275
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer track rod end slight play

  7. Pass233,320 miles (+18,825)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    233,320 miles
    Test number
    849521294396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass214,495 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    214,495 miles
    Test number
    608403619397
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail214,490 miles (+1,966)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,490 miles
    Test number
    547652257281
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass212,524 miles (+11,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    212,524 miles
    Test number
    644610107535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass201,380 miles (+11,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    201,380 miles
    Test number
    371900053406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,731 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,731 miles
    Test number
    693637024680
    • AdvisoryN/s rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear chassis corroded

  13. Fail189,701 miles (+11,790)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    581284563808
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass177,911 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    177,911 miles
    Test number
    209195205001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail177,890 miles (+7,866)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,890 miles
    Test number
    136384064346
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass170,024 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,024 miles
    Test number
    625941824050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail169,989 miles (+14,065)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,989 miles
    Test number
    148155714084
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear chassis corroded but not affecting strength off chassis structure.

  18. Pass155,924 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    118943203058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear outer disc face corroded.
    • NoteOff side front marker light not working.
    • NoteRear chassis slightly corroded.

  19. Fail155,924 miles (+17,399)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    577892203021
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear outer disc face corroded.
    • NoteOff side front marker light not working.
    • NoteRear chassis slightly corroded.

  20. Pass138,525 miles (+16,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    155930212480
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs starting to corrode

  21. Fail121,912 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    744092080105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass121,912 miles (+18,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    954382180178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,241 miles
    Test number
    882253389192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,241 miles (+15,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,241 miles
    Test number
    292212289148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass87,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    831862338288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,395 miles (+22,299)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    590886028251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass65,096 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    603144767138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    593324116154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 CLA

Does Y38 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 CLA expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 CLA?
The MOT on Y38 CLA expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 CLA done?
Y38 CLA was recorded at 243,164 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 9,681 miles a year.
Has Y38 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 CLA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on Y38 CLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 CLA find?
Y38 CLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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