2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · Y296 BGK
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2001. Recorded mileage 128,456 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y296 BGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 128,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y296 BGK Mileage History
- 12/08/2024127,138 mi
- 16/08/2024127,140 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/2025128,126 mi+986 mi
- 27/08/2026128,453 mi+327 mi
- 04/09/2026128,456 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y296 BGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (Y296 BGK) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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