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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y891 BAFMOT history

Y891 BAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

Y891 BAF 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 6 Jul 2022
Mileage
144,318 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 BAF
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
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y891 BAF was last recorded at 144,318 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2015: 19,482 miles, lower than 99,625 miles on 26 Feb 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
140,731 miles · 7 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,587 miles
Average per year
6,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,318 miles
  • 2021 – 140,731 miles
  • 2020 – 138,089 miles
  • 2019 – 135,629 miles
  • 2018 – 131,501 miles
  • 2017 – 127,504 miles
  • 2016 – 124,422 miles
  • 2015 – 19,482 miles
  • 2014 – 99,625 miles
  • 2013 – 95,801 miles
  • 2011 – 95,107 miles
  • 2010 – 87,289 miles
  • 2008 – 66,004 miles
  • 2007 – 54,412 miles
  • 2006 – 46,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,318 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Chassis corroding heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight fuel leak from pressure regulator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,318 miles (+3,587)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,318 miles
    Test number
    393298137890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,731 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    352653405089
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded and undersealed

  3. Pass138,089 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    817470085451
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding heavily undersealed

  4. Fail138,083 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    743662466918
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding heavily undersealed

  5. Pass135,629 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    766112725232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  6. Fail135,626 miles (+4,125)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,626 miles
    Test number
    445678751937
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bodymount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  7. Pass131,501 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,501 miles
    Test number
    520850221379
    • AdvisoryChassis coroding

  8. Pass127,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    405166880972
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak from pressure regulator

  9. Fail127,504 miles (+3,082)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    374271071176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak from pressure regulator

  10. Pass124,422 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    559567292446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,411 miles (+104,929)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    127976877765
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass19,482 miles (-80,143)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    666164865088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger door sometimes difficult to open

  13. Pass99,625 miles (+3,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    876367054040
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass95,801 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    297523123451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,107 miles (+26)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    779995821175
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges,steering box damp,underside of vehicle corroded throughout,n/s wiper worn,vehicle muddy when tested
    • NoteRear chassis heavily corroded

  16. Fail95,081 miles (+7,792)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    975497411184
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges,steering box damp,underside of vehicle corroded throughout,n/s wiper worn,vehicle muddy when tested

  17. Pass87,289 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    391171990008
    • NoteBoth rear seats are removed
    • NoteHeavy corrosion at rear on chassis both sides
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop is missing

  18. Fail87,286 miles (+21,282)10 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    120120390046
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear seats are removed
    • NoteHeavy corrosion at rear on chassis both sides
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop is missing

  19. Pass66,004 miles (+11,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    350155418345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,412 miles (+7,753)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    153959207359
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  21. Pass46,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    600587296209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,657 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,657 miles
    Test number
    733047096210
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about Y891 BAF

Does Y891 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y891 BAF expired on 6 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y891 BAF?
The MOT on Y891 BAF expired on 6 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y891 BAF done?
Y891 BAF was recorded at 144,318 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 6,177 miles a year.
Has Y891 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 BAF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y891 BAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y891 BAF find?
Y891 BAF failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside headlamp not working on main beam; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired, and 8 more.

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