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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y879 GAAMOT history

Y879 GAA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y879 GAA green 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,699 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 GAA was last recorded at 127,699 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2017: 95,926 miles, lower than 729,151 miles on 19 May 2017.

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
122,643 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,056 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,699 miles
  • 2024 – 122,643 miles
  • 2023 – 120,550 miles
  • 2022 – 117,446 miles
  • 2021 – 113,186 miles
  • 2020 – 108,605 miles
  • 2019 – 103,234 miles
  • 2018 – 99,534 miles
  • 2017 – 95,926 miles
  • 2016 – 91,362 miles
  • 2015 – 86,682 miles
  • 2014 – 81,614 miles
  • 2013 – 76,622 miles
  • 2012 – 71,502 miles
  • 2011 – 66,046 miles
  • 2010 – 59,391 miles
  • 2009 – 51,914 miles
  • 2008 – 43,322 miles
  • 2007 – 39,535 miles
  • 2006 – 34,929 miles
  • 2005 – 30,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,699 miles (+5,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    602512924894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge

  2. Pass122,643 miles (+2,093)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    506145900277
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass120,550 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    389548208623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,529 miles (+3,083)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,529 miles
    Test number
    442112242967
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,446 miles (+4,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,446 miles
    Test number
    827993335182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass113,186 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    456336723353
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail113,185 miles (+4,580)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    967326966976
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass108,605 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    918775380008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,234 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    285531711047
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joining flange slightly corroded, not effecting security
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail103,234 miles (+3,700)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    773397640462
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joining flange slightly corroded, not effecting security
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,534 miles (+3,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    816904914187
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads worn near limit

  12. Pass95,926 miles (-633,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    202164406113
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator return pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail729,151 miles (+637,789)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    729,151 miles
    Test number
    142032907886
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator return pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,362 miles (+4,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    681977532396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass86,682 miles (+5,068)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    319388325118
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail81,614 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    349250934191
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s step

  17. Pass81,614 miles (+4,992)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    458230434102
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s step

  18. Pass76,622 miles (+5,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    288199913150
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass71,502 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    295542242443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,046 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    856050431123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail65,955 miles (+6,564)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    945735121188
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass59,391 miles (+180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    863308940108
    • NoteR/n/s rebound block missing

  23. Fail59,211 miles (+7,297)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    342980840149
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteR/n/s rebound block missing

  24. Pass51,914 miles (+8,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    720851849185
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass43,322 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    470999248196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,535 miles (+4,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    490295637148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  27. Pass34,929 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    960056346182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,028 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    391076045171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
    • 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)

  29. Pass30,028 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    460046745165
    • 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)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

Questions about Y879 GAA

Does Y879 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 GAA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y879 GAA?
The MOT on Y879 GAA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 GAA done?
Y879 GAA was recorded at 127,699 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has Y879 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 GAA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y879 GAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y879 GAA find?
Y879 GAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 1 more.

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