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Land Rover Discovery

Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y879 HNHMOT history

Y879 HNH is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2024.

Y879 HNH orange 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 23 Dec 2025
Mileage
229,310 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 HNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 HNH was last recorded at 229,310 miles on 24 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2012: 162,725 miles, lower than 162,748 miles on 20 May 2011.

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
229,310 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 229,310 miles
  • 2023 – 222,876 miles
  • 2022 – 219,622 miles
  • 2021 – 216,322 miles
  • 2020 – 212,964 miles
  • 2019 – 207,867 miles
  • 2018 – 202,019 miles
  • 2017 – 198,652 miles
  • 2016 – 192,074 miles
  • 2015 – 184,384 miles
  • 2014 – 178,726 miles
  • 2013 – 170,244 miles
  • 2012 – 162,725 miles
  • 2011 – 162,748 miles
  • 2010 – 150,588 miles
  • 2009 – 128,704 miles
  • 2008 – 115,627 miles
  • 2007 – 106,522 miles
  • 2006 – 99,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,310 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion outside prescribed area(inner door area)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective(transfer box)

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 body mounting area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe ,hanger area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual check only

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,310 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    229,310 miles
    Test number
    517986277101
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion outside prescribed area(inner door area)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective(transfer box)

  2. Fail229,310 miles (+6,434)3 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,310 miles
    Test number
    863985119471
    • DangerousGearbox mounting defective transfer box support mounting bolt missing
    • DangerousSteering box fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamp(s) dim

  3. Pass222,876 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    222,876 miles
    Test number
    471656982077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,622 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    219,622 miles
    Test number
    864762307504
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 body mounting area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail219,615 miles (+3,293)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,615 miles
    Test number
    895188081640
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 body mounting area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass216,322 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    216,322 miles
    Test number
    451932055646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass212,964 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    212,964 miles
    Test number
    396744735572
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe ,hanger area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual check only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail212,934 miles (+5,067)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,934 miles
    Test number
    342212805339
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint insecure column to steering box joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe ,hanger area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual check only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose rubbing coil spring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass207,867 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    207,867 miles
    Test number
    450743917004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass202,019 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,019 miles
    Test number
    640089850837
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Underside of Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal General Underside of Vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail202,019 miles (+3,367)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,019 miles
    Test number
    921456560297
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Underside of Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal General Underside of Vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass198,652 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    198,652 miles
    Test number
    115465915713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail198,649 miles (+6,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,649 miles
    Test number
    248862687256
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose nut missing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass192,074 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    192,074 miles
    Test number
    286031605801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail192,072 miles (+7,688)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,072 miles
    Test number
    506306949268
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass184,384 miles (+5,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,384 miles
    Test number
    688778720991
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside slight leak drive shaft oil seal
    • AdvisoryOffside slight leak from ace pipes

  17. Pass178,726 miles (+8,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    178,726 miles
    Test number
    586194724235
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass170,244 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    170,244 miles
    Test number
    456300023232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass162,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    539900402239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail162,725 miles (-23)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    348890402460
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

  21. Pass162,748 miles (+12,160)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    162,748 miles
    Test number
    449790841143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    150,588 miles
    Test number
    670294920188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,588 miles (+157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,588 miles
    Test number
    391714420106
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail150,431 miles (+21,727)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,431 miles
    Test number
    243898910404
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass128,704 miles (+110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    128,704 miles
    Test number
    101079019165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  26. Fail128,594 miles (+12,967)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    873227319194
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  27. Pass115,627 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,627 miles
    Test number
    960570828117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass106,522 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    473588607147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass99,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,271 miles
    Test number
    510001206148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 HNH

Does Y879 HNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 HNH expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 HNH?
The MOT on Y879 HNH expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 HNH done?
Y879 HNH was recorded at 229,310 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2024, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has Y879 HNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 HNH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y879 HNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y879 HNH find?
Y879 HNH passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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