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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y883 DDAMOT history

Y883 DDA is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 224,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

Y883 DDA blue 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 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
224,866 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 DDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 DDA was last recorded at 224,866 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 9,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2009: 89,227 miles, lower than 143,567 miles on 12 Jun 2009.

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
215,019 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,847 miles
Average per year
9,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,866 miles
  • 2023 – 215,019 miles
  • 2019 – 204,518 miles
  • 2018 – 194,987 miles
  • 2017 – 184,902 miles
  • 2016 – 168,711 miles
  • 2015 – 150,106 miles
  • 2014 – 133,148 miles
  • 2013 – 125,624 miles
  • 2012 – 113,499 miles
  • 2011 – 107,444 miles
  • 2010 – 102,733 miles
  • 2009 – 89,227 miles
  • 2008 – 79,380 miles
  • 2007 – 69,237 miles
  • 2006 – 59,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,866 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

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 Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,866 miles (+9,847)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    224,866 miles
    Test number
    386852848774
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  2. Pass215,019 miles (+10,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    215,019 miles
    Test number
    493788177626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody rust

  3. Pass204,518 miles (+9,531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    204,518 miles
    Test number
    497280988902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass194,987 miles (+10,085)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,987 miles
    Test number
    759884423215
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,902 miles (+16,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    184,902 miles
    Test number
    394481044380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass168,711 miles (+18,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,711 miles
    Test number
    934556481986
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linckage (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass150,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,106 miles
    Test number
    846056144662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail150,106 miles (+16,958)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,106 miles
    Test number
    791682141067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass133,148 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,148 miles
    Test number
    236833284203
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront bumper has tape covering sharp edges
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f axle, hub
    • NoteRear axle front surports mounts perished and cracked

  10. Fail133,148 miles (+7,524)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,148 miles
    Test number
    609486974201
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront bumper has tape covering sharp edges
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f axle, hub
    • NoteRear axle front surports mounts perished and cracked

  11. Pass125,624 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    949215773245
    • NoteFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteO/S/R and N/S/R brake pipes have surface corrosion

  12. Fail125,624 miles (+71)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    958765273213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened
    • NoteO/S/R and N/S/R brake pipes have surface corrosion

  13. Fail125,553 miles (+12,054)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    586127653157
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant level low, Suspect water pump

  14. Pass113,499 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    725336462169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,444 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    339178331190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail107,444 miles (+4,711)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    129267531158
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs badly corroded on insde braking face
    • NoteNo coolant in header tank

  17. Pass102,733 miles (+13,506)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    873947400262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass89,227 miles (-54,340)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    301636269136
    • NoteFront no plate cracked,
    • NoteOil leak from rear of engine, (cam cover area)
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted/lipped,

  19. Fail143,567 miles (+64,187)1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    451093769178
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade's split,
    • NoteFront no plate cracked,
    • NoteOil leak from rear of engine, (cam cover area)
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted/lipped,
    • NoteRear no plate has water damage,

  20. Pass79,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    711881668112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,380 miles (+10,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    724001568108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass69,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    202135267103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,237 miles (+9,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    903794267115
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass59,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    251164466441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,802 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    323604566199
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressures all low. (done) rear wiper split.

Questions about Y883 DDA

Does Y883 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y883 DDA expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y883 DDA?
The MOT on Y883 DDA expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y883 DDA done?
Y883 DDA was recorded at 224,866 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 9,001 miles a year.
Has Y883 DDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 DDA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on Y883 DDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y883 DDA find?
Y883 DDA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 4 more.

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