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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y872 GAAMOT history

Y872 GAA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y872 GAA grey 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,059 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 GAA was last recorded at 126,059 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2015: 107,854 miles, lower than 169,760 miles on 6 Jan 2014.

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
121,353 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,706 miles
Average per year
3,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,059 miles
  • 2024 – 121,353 miles
  • 2023 – 116,167 miles
  • 2021 – 116,063 miles
  • 2020 – 115,990 miles
  • 2019 – 115,164 miles
  • 2018 – 114,177 miles
  • 2017 – 112,292 miles
  • 2016 – 110,120 miles
  • 2015 – 107,854 miles
  • 2014 – 169,760 miles
  • 2013 – 163,428 miles
  • 2012 – 98,668 miles
  • 2011 – 95,308 miles
  • 2010 – 91,052 miles
  • 2009 – 85,207 miles
  • 2008 – 74,578 miles
  • 2007 – 62,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,059 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Dampness round steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in near side front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,059 miles (+4,706)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    161360336872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,353 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    992678475797
    • AdvisoryCab 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))

  3. Fail121,348 miles (+5,181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,348 miles
    Test number
    233993053153
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCab 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))

  4. Pass116,167 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    927642254708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail116,158 miles (+95)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    227846777714
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass116,063 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    151439975099
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass115,990 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    134533564435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,164 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    506430611493
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass114,177 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    397199648431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,292 miles (+2,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,292 miles
    Test number
    195098774439
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryDampness round power steering box

  11. Pass110,120 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    699567140823
    • AdvisoryDampness round steering box
    • AdvisoryNail in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre feathering on inside edge and 2mm
    • AdvisorySlight play in both track rod ends
    • AdvisoryTransmission leak

  12. Fail110,119 miles (+2,265)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    358815026664
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryDampness round steering box
    • AdvisoryNail in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre feathering on inside edge and 2mm
    • AdvisorySlight play in both track rod ends
    • AdvisoryTransmission leak

  13. Pass107,854 miles (-61,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,854 miles
    Test number
    216102215020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass169,760 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    286866604039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDampness round steering box
    • NoteOff side and near side rear bump stops missing

  15. Fail169,760 miles (+6,332)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    875046504067
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDampness round steering box
    • NoteOff side and near side rear bump stops missing

  16. Pass163,428 miles (+64,760)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    163,428 miles
    Test number
    665323403035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDampness round power steering box
    • NoteSrs light on

  17. Pass98,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    427175802057
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded near towbar fixings not concidered dangerous at time of test

  18. Fail98,668 miles (+3,360)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    489225202015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded near towbar fixings not concidered dangerous at time of test

  19. Pass95,308 miles (+4,256)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    746081611037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass91,052 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    112178040424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,207 miles (+10,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    182133129017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass74,578 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    902879448070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,754 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    194391557088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass62,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    640561957090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about Y872 GAA

Does Y872 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 GAA is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y872 GAA?
The MOT on Y872 GAA is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 GAA done?
Y872 GAA was recorded at 126,059 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,366 miles a year.
Has Y872 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 GAA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y872 GAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y872 GAA find?
Y872 GAA passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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