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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB53 UCVMOT history

LB53 UCV is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,457 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UCV was last recorded at 150,457 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,121 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,457 miles
  • 2024 – 149,121 miles
  • 2023 – 148,441 miles
  • 2022 – 145,698 miles
  • 2021 – 138,892 miles
  • 2020 – 131,397 miles
  • 2019 – 122,695 miles
  • 2018 – 112,922 miles
  • 2017 – 109,181 miles
  • 2016 – 103,942 miles
  • 2015 – 96,561 miles
  • 2014 – 90,322 miles
  • 2013 – 85,367 miles
  • 2012 – 79,643 miles
  • 2011 – 70,443 miles
  • 2010 – 69,116 miles
  • 2008 – 67,133 miles
  • 2007 – 63,174 miles
  • 2006 – 47,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,457 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,457 miles (+1,336)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,457 miles
    Test number
    802050825732
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass149,121 miles (+680)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,121 miles
    Test number
    121727145431
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass148,441 miles (+2,743)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,441 miles
    Test number
    882175793590
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,698 miles (+6,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,698 miles
    Test number
    375279675511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,892 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,892 miles
    Test number
    463091164013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail138,887 miles (+7,490)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    487204718373
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,397 miles (+8,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,397 miles
    Test number
    250001924492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,695 miles (+9,773)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    802687814985
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,922 miles (+3,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    721886397807
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ace unit pressure pipes are weeping from the osf
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis has aged related corrosion. not excessive.

  10. Pass109,181 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,181 miles
    Test number
    997723431803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,942 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    347960616857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,561 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    437854555198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,322 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    228906454130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle tested

  14. Fail90,321 miles (+4,954)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    867335054160
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle tested

  15. Fail85,367 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    528728053123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass85,367 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    596828053161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,643 miles (+9,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    115901262168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass70,443 miles (+1,327)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    805221551184
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNo passenger seats installed in luggage bay at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious steering and suspension components and both chasis rails starting to corrode

  19. Pass69,116 miles (+1,983)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    713850160179
    • NoteAdvanced wear in front brake discs
    • NoteBorder line wear in front brake pads
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight deterioration in rear brake discs inner faces

  20. Pass67,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    191077638361
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail67,133 miles (+3,959)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    631317638345
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass63,174 miles (+274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    282209047345
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT!! recommend replacement

  23. Fail62,900 miles (+15,565)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    453556147448
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to legal limit & offside front tyre out of shape

  24. Pass47,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    500571566344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UCV

Does LB53 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UCV is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UCV?
The MOT on LB53 UCV is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UCV done?
LB53 UCV was recorded at 150,457 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has LB53 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UCV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 UCV 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 UCV find?
LB53 UCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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