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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB53 ODHMOT history

LB53 ODH is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,474 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ODH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ODH was last recorded at 100,474 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,427 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,474 miles
  • 2025 – 98,707 miles
  • 2024 – 97,294 miles
  • 2020 – 97,260 miles
  • 2017 – 95,532 miles
  • 2016 – 92,274 miles
  • 2014 – 89,511 miles
  • 2013 – 85,480 miles
  • 2012 – 81,290 miles
  • 2011 – 75,635 miles
  • 2010 – 70,608 miles
  • 2009 – 65,503 miles
  • 2008 – 60,435 miles
  • 2007 – 54,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,474 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,474 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    390549447827
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  2. Fail100,427 miles (+1,720)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,427 miles
    Test number
    475314260817
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,707 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    786161668450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,294 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    750401583698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,260 miles (+1,728)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    287209684031
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass95,532 miles (+2,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    660459653705
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 front swivel joints have slight lift
    • AdvisoryAll bump stops missing

  7. Pass93,135 miles (+861)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    549890592133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s front & both rear bump stops missing

  8. Pass92,274 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    357339311263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front & rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail92,274 miles (+2,763)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    229712974380
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front & rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass89,511 miles (+4,031)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    508005234364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteProp.rubber coupling deteriorated

  11. Pass85,480 miles (+4,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,480 miles
    Test number
    596633143321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s front o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

  12. Pass81,290 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    755446142310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear propshaft flexi joint deteriorated

  13. Fail81,290 miles (+5,655)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    717965542376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear propshaft flexi joint deteriorated

  14. Pass75,635 miles (+5,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    728899921319
    • NoteO/s front o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

  15. Pass70,608 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    271023140363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres have numerous small cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  16. Fail70,608 miles (+5,105)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    184413040399
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres have numerous small cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  17. Pass65,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    822708529399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,502 miles (+5,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    550097929345
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  19. Pass60,435 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    191520638322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,436 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    400595927302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    651677237066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ODH

Does LB53 ODH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ODH is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ODH?
The MOT on LB53 ODH is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ODH done?
LB53 ODH was recorded at 100,474 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has LB53 ODH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ODH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 ODH 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 ODH find?
LB53 ODH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside gearbox mounting defective.

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