
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y879 XKKMOT history
Y879 XKK is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 155,964 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 XKK
- 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 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 XKK was last recorded at 155,964 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2025: 155,955 miles, lower than 248,708 miles on 2 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,955 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 6,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,964 miles
- 2024 – 248,708 miles
- 2022 – 148,746 miles
- 2021 – 140,254 miles
- 2020 – 136,418 miles
- 2018 – 130,388 miles
- 2017 – 124,489 miles
- 2015 – 113,494 miles
- 2014 – 107,046 miles
- 2013 – 101,387 miles
- 2012 – 94,967 miles
- 2011 – 83,727 miles
- 2010 – 75,199 miles
- 2009 – 68,584 miles
- 2008 – 60,240 miles
- 2007 – 52,727 miles
- 2006 – 43,396 miles
- 2005 – 30,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear weld repairs coverd in sealer
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryChassis coverd in sealer
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle has underbody corrosion to chassis and body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,964 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 155,964 miles
- Test number
- 981612120743
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear weld repairs coverd in sealer
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryChassis coverd in sealer
Fail155,955 miles (-92,753)9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,955 miles
- Test number
- 419047423576
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes In Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass248,708 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 248,708 miles
- Test number
- 750189254946
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail248,675 miles (+6)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,675 miles
- Test number
- 230053781164
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced towbar mounting prescribed area chassis inner side (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Upper spring mounting repair incomplete welds (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has underbody corrosion to chassis and body
Fail248,669 miles6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,669 miles
- Test number
- 348167238163
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis *marked* (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corrosion within 30cm of upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has underbody corrosion to chassis and body
Pass246,750 km8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 246,750 km
- Test number
- 486206138491
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to body and chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass148,746 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 148,746 miles
- Test number
- 163470282645
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm,by,diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear,chasses,had,extensive,welding,been,carry,out
Fail148,723 miles (+8,469)2 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,723 miles
- Test number
- 969482805041
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out,rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel,filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm,by,diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f,brake,flexi,hose,clip,missing
- AdvisoryRear,chasses,had,extensive,welding,been,carry,out
Pass140,254 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 140,254 miles
- Test number
- 967015998600
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,232 miles2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,232 miles
- Test number
- 634665275703
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe popped in brake rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm outer ball joint, nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut not tight on lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 692825349033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,418 miles (+6,030)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,418 miles
- Test number
- 131268021024
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Pass130,388 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 130,388 miles
- Test number
- 538665995828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail130,388 miles (+5,899)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,388 miles
- Test number
- 778462619444
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,489 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 124,489 miles
- Test number
- 666584063936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail124,489 miles (+10,995)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,489 miles
- Test number
- 746372228566
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,494 miles (+6,448)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,494 miles
- Test number
- 697079795159
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,046 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 107,046 miles
- Test number
- 918539594155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail107,043 miles (+5,656)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,043 miles
- Test number
- 179889494131
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass101,387 miles (+6,420)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 101,387 miles
- Test number
- 108097503243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass94,967 miles (+11,240)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,967 miles
- Test number
- 387085802481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low
Pass83,727 miles (+8,528)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 83,727 miles
- Test number
- 365977901274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,199 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,199 miles
- Test number
- 220515890158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,584 miles (+8,344)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,584 miles
- Test number
- 774129299190
- NoteChips In Windscreen
- NoteEmission Test Limits Only Just Met
- NoteEngine Oil Leaks
- NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Lipped
- NoteFront Brake Pads Low
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre 2mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)
- NoteRear Brake Pads Low
Pass60,240 miles (+7,513)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 60,240 miles
- Test number
- 992925688136
- NoteFront discs lipped, front pads low
Pass52,727 miles (+9,331)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 52,727 miles
- Test number
- 444865407260
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,396 miles (+12,959)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,396 miles
- Test number
- 781031126265
- NoteBoth front tyres thin on inner edges
Pass30,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 30,437 miles
- Test number
- 823885955113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 XKK
- Does Y879 XKK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 XKK is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 XKK?
- The MOT on Y879 XKK is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y879 XKK done?
- Y879 XKK was recorded at 155,964 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
- Has Y879 XKK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 XKK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y879 XKK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y879 XKK find?
- Y879 XKK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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