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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB53 UBZMOT history

LB53 UBZ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,543 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UBZ was last recorded at 100,543 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,317 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,226 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,543 miles
  • 2025 – 99,317 miles
  • 2024 – 96,804 miles
  • 2023 – 95,242 miles
  • 2022 – 93,465 miles
  • 2021 – 90,557 miles
  • 2020 – 87,892 miles
  • 2019 – 87,719 miles
  • 2018 – 84,433 miles
  • 2017 – 83,084 miles
  • 2016 – 80,342 miles
  • 2015 – 77,430 miles
  • 2014 – 74,600 miles
  • 2013 – 71,451 miles
  • 2012 – 67,163 miles
  • 2011 – 62,790 miles
  • 2010 – 57,011 miles
  • 2009 – 51,401 miles
  • 2008 – 44,459 miles
  • 2007 – 40,716 miles
  • 2006 – 35,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,543 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,543 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    237707684990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,317 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    448246369387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,804 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    969044886404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,242 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    349269268764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,465 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    713072563846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,557 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    125235429029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,892 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    941389274595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,719 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    223021438070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,433 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    123248261942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Fail84,431 miles (+1,347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    644188608098
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Pass83,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    571258063368
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail83,084 miles (+2,742)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    767640506977
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass80,342 miles (+2,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    937652177926
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass77,430 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    377422335152
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass74,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    908853034189
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail74,600 miles (+3,149)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    436403834100
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass71,451 miles (+4,288)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    569252623169
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteDiesel smell

  18. Pass67,163 miles3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    268602822493
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE__both rear load level sensor links are badly split
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteAll steel pipes and underside of vehicle in general are getting very rusty
    • NoteRear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]
    • NoteSlight play steering box area
    • NoteStone-pecks in front windscreen

  19. Fail67,163 miles (+4,373)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    215252122464
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE__both rear load level sensor links are badly split
    • NoteAll steel pipes and underside of vehicle in general are getting very rusty
    • NoteRear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]
    • NoteSlight play steering box area
    • NoteStone-pecks in front windscreen

  20. Pass62,790 miles (+5,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,790 miles
    Test number
    955253821147
    • 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)

  21. Pass57,011 miles (+5,610)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,011 miles
    Test number
    920814820114
    • NoteChassis has become slightley corroded
    • NoteEngine and transfer box oil leak

  22. Fail51,401 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    252772839188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass51,401 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    693442239190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,459 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    653780728158
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  25. Fail44,457 miles (+3,741)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    844949518138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteFront brakes are imbalanced
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn
    • NoteRear service brake increase decrease differential is very high
    • NoteStrongly advise--front brake discs are badly worn

  26. Pass40,716 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    630367327247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    124134946231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UBZ

Does LB53 UBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UBZ is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UBZ?
The MOT on LB53 UBZ is valid until 26 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 UBZ done?
LB53 UBZ was recorded at 100,543 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has LB53 UBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UBZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 UBZ 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 UBZ find?
LB53 UBZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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