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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB53 ETKMOT history

LB53 ETK is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
165,752 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ETK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ETK was last recorded at 165,752 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 8,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,657 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,095 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,752 miles
  • 2021 – 157,657 miles
  • 2020 – 147,914 miles
  • 2019 – 135,674 miles
  • 2018 – 129,023 miles
  • 2017 – 123,607 miles
  • 2016 – 118,064 miles
  • 2015 – 109,280 miles
  • 2014 – 102,869 miles
  • 2013 – 95,633 miles
  • 2012 – 86,881 miles
  • 2011 – 80,048 miles
  • 2010 – 72,873 miles
  • 2009 – 68,008 miles
  • 2008 – 58,969 miles
  • 2007 – 51,976 miles
  • 2006 – 43,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,752 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChassis surface rust

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,752 miles (+8,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,752 miles
    Test number
    401800525306
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust

  2. Pass157,657 miles (+9,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,657 miles
    Test number
    634263134868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis and rear under sills surface rust

  3. Pass147,914 miles (+12,240)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    841413018613
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    450766990550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,672 miles (+6,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,672 miles
    Test number
    324610781033
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass129,023 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    261784257725
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,607 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,607 miles
    Test number
    395204157017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,585 miles (+5,521)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,585 miles
    Test number
    802459590886
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing section by abs pump (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass118,064 miles (+8,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    148553272331
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear centre body corroded by body mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear centre body corroded by body mounting

  10. Pass109,280 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    511685007810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,204 miles (+6,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,204 miles
    Test number
    800526629211
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shock area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass102,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    528077594207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,869 miles (+7,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    557995194291
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail95,633 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    607838803373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass95,633 miles (+8,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    618438803311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass86,881 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    196917312300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,048 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    325179641334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    302417630332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,873 miles (+4,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    323317130308
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Pass68,008 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    260579839315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail68,008 miles (+9,039)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    701198739300
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass58,969 miles (+6,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    892784428321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,976 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    412910647385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,702 miles
    Test number
    154929936329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,702 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,702 miles
    Test number
    402709936420
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB53 ETK

Does LB53 ETK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ETK expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ETK?
The MOT on LB53 ETK expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ETK done?
LB53 ETK was recorded at 165,752 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has LB53 ETK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ETK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 ETK 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 LB53 ETK find?
LB53 ETK passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; chassis surface rust.

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