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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y896 VBJMOT history

Y896 VBJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

Y896 VBJ black 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 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
143,815 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 VBJ was last recorded at 143,815 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,976 miles · 19 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,815 miles
  • 2019 – 141,976 miles
  • 2017 – 141,322 miles
  • 2016 – 140,564 miles
  • 2015 – 139,739 miles
  • 2014 – 137,012 miles
  • 2013 – 122,167 miles
  • 2012 – 98,714 miles
  • 2011 – 81,966 miles
  • 2010 – 72,768 miles
  • 2009 – 65,851 miles
  • 2007 – 58,193 miles
  • 2006 – 48,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,815 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,815 miles
    Test number
    641509728129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,976 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,976 miles
    Test number
    549220258890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,322 miles (+758)7 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    731674309987
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening lever broken
    • AdvisoryRear chassis in poor condition

  4. Pass140,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,564 miles
    Test number
    525251375612
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Fail140,564 miles (+825)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,564 miles
    Test number
    173842627288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail139,739 miles (+2,727)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,739 miles
    Test number
    990210400902
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour LED LIGHT FITTED NEARSIDE STANDARD (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryAll arches very dirty
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outter (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outter (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 not in view of road (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass137,012 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    419010354498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail137,011 miles (+14,844)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    348637344378
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass122,167 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    835111493287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamage to nearside of windshield but not affecting drivers view of the road

  10. Fail122,167 miles (+23,453)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    848211083250
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamage to nearside of windshield but not affecting drivers view of the road

  11. Pass98,714 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    115872282237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis is corrodeing

  12. Fail98,714 miles (+16,748)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    357295972254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis is corrodeing
    • NoteOffside front tyre is cracking

  13. Pass81,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    909917351235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail81,966 miles (+1,681)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    196462051279
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,285 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    225914301133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBothside rear brake pipe are very corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear chassis rail very corroded;marginal pass.

  16. Fail80,285 miles (+7,517)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    886911001127
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteBothside rear brake pipe are very corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear chassis rail very corroded;marginal pass.

  17. Pass72,768 miles (+6,917)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    724162900151
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMist of oil on o/s/f shock
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and starting to get low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic skirts fitted
    • NoteRear pads on limit
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel

  18. Pass65,851 miles (+7,658)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,851 miles
    Test number
    161106019043
    • NoteChild seats fitted
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteFront pads on limit
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to get low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic skirts fitted
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheels

  19. Pass58,193 miles (+10,094)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    971629207391
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteEngine cover fitted
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteMist of diesel over fuel filter
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f track rod end

  20. Pass48,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    320671296422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 VBJ

Does Y896 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 VBJ expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 VBJ?
The MOT on Y896 VBJ expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 VBJ done?
Y896 VBJ was recorded at 143,815 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has Y896 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 VBJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on Y896 VBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y896 VBJ find?
Y896 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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