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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

Y8 SYAMOT history

Y8 SYA is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y8 SYA black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,927 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SYA was last recorded at 184,927 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,910 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,927 miles
  • 2025 – 175,912 miles
  • 2024 – 168,847 miles
  • 2023 – 91,925 miles
  • 2022 – 81,283 miles
  • 2021 – 75,053 miles
  • 2020 – 70,868 miles
  • 2019 – 57,799 miles
  • 2018 – 55,860 miles
  • 2017 – 46,458 miles
  • 2016 – 42,360 miles
  • 2015 – 36,930 miles
  • 2014 – 34,757 miles
  • 2013 – 31,597 miles
  • 2012 – 30,306 miles
  • 2011 – 29,105 miles
  • 2010 – 27,780 miles
  • 2009 – 26,208 miles
  • 2008 – 25,043 miles
  • 2007 – 23,689 miles
  • 2006 – 21,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering-box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,927 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,927 miles
    Test number
    829926185763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail184,910 miles (+8,998)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,910 miles
    Test number
    407800331996
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high due to rear suspension (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass175,912 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    175,912 miles
    Test number
    741141354682
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail175,911 miles (+7,064)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,911 miles
    Test number
    734257965053
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass168,847 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,847 miles
    Test number
    479011918000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,834 miles (+76,909)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,834 miles
    Test number
    654618042594
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass91,925 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    646935131943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr body mount & osr body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,925 miles (+10,642)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    245871558483
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr body mount & osr body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,283 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    697615463685
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering-box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,283 miles (+6,230)1 repaired5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    290176845031
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering-box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    409324655790
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,053 miles (+4,185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    579102745758
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,868 miles (+13,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    746436450434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering-box (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass57,799 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    342166812195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    576036412017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail55,860 miles (+4,076)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    494059507601
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass51,784 miles (+5,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    318992927347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,458 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    682731570159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,360 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    768139664817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,930 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    258607015017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,757 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    835701124052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,597 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    607022523043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,306 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    595409612098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,105 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,105 miles
    Test number
    779220421062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,780 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,780 miles
    Test number
    622303110004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,208 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    442163219035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,043 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    561545218030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,689 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    650828517060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    624123326085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 SYA

Does Y8 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 SYA is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SYA?
The MOT on Y8 SYA is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 SYA done?
Y8 SYA was recorded at 184,927 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,013 miles a year.
Has Y8 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SYA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 SYA 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 Y8 SYA find?
Y8 SYA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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