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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

APR 53MOT history

APR 53 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

APR 53 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,711 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
APR 53
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

APR 53 was last recorded at 79,711 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,901 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,810 miles
Average per year
9,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,711 miles
  • 2025 – 67,901 miles
  • 2024 – 62,430 miles
  • 2023 – 41,933 miles
  • 2022 – 35,283 miles
  • 2021 – 25,661 miles
  • 2020 – 22,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,711 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,711 miles (+11,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    231870274376
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass67,901 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    972337127609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,430 miles (+20,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    913616806459
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s & n/s steps corroded

  4. Pass41,933 miles (+6,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    961890256499
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,283 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    268543102359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,661 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    162956445288
    • MinorRear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail25,661 miles (+2,746)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    122557962339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass22,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,915 miles
    Test number
    395359836210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,915 miles (+2,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,915 miles
    Test number
    828416952137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass20,212 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    194128947623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats stowed away.

Questions about APR 53

What vehicle is registration APR 53 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show APR 53 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does APR 53 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on APR 53 is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on APR 53?
The MOT on APR 53 is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has APR 53 done?
APR 53 was recorded at 79,711 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,104 miles a year.
Has APR 53 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. APR 53 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2021.
Has the mileage on APR 53 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 APR 53 find?
APR 53 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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