2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · Y842 BCS
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 181,988 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y842 BCS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 181,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y842 BCS Mileage History
- 08/08/2022176,976 mi
- 11/08/2023179,190 mi+2,214 mi
- 21/08/2024181,019 mi+1,829 mi
- 28/08/2025181,988 mi+969 mi
Average of roughly 1,641 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y842 BCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (Y842 BCS) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 26 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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