Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LC53 SXVMOT history
LC53 SXV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 199,321 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 SXV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 SXV was last recorded at 199,321 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 199,296 miles · 25 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 8,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 199,321 miles
- 2023 – 196,515 miles
- 2022 – 195,972 miles
- 2021 – 191,790 miles
- 2020 – 186,594 miles
- 2019 – 179,307 miles
- 2018 – 167,931 miles
- 2017 – 159,023 miles
- 2016 – 150,866 miles
- 2015 – 143,488 miles
- 2014 – 136,378 miles
- 2013 – 129,088 miles
- 2012 – 123,181 miles
- 2011 – 115,414 miles
- 2010 – 105,176 miles
- 2009 – 91,479 miles
- 2008 – 77,817 miles
- 2007 – 68,058 miles
- 2006 – 50,592 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,321 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Coolant leak top hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,321 miles (+25)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 199,321 miles
- Test number
- 949330133492
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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))
Fail199,296 miles (+2,781)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,296 miles
- Test number
- 815728122307
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE ANTI ROLL BAR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass196,515 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 196,515 miles
- Test number
- 405864359385
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top hose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail196,508 miles (+536)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,508 miles
- Test number
- 360765365818
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking reg. valve diaphragm (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top hose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail195,972 miles (+4,182)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,972 miles
- Test number
- 739953303860
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass191,790 miles (+5,196)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 191,790 miles
- Test number
- 429628971095
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Pass186,594 miles (+7,287)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 186,594 miles
- Test number
- 421026086742
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass179,307 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 179,307 miles
- Test number
- 441472365657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,268 miles (+11,337)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,268 miles
- Test number
- 136306766750
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,931 miles (+8,908)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 167,931 miles
- Test number
- 523587222938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,023 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 159,023 miles
- Test number
- 446280727055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,866 miles (+7,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 150,866 miles
- Test number
- 474790854079
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass143,488 miles (+7,110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 143,488 miles
- Test number
- 751861855071
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Pass136,378 miles (+7,290)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 136,378 miles
- Test number
- 108321724316
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear chassis legs have got surface rust
Pass129,088 miles (+77)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 129,088 miles
- Test number
- 656552123386
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail129,011 miles (+5,830)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,011 miles
- Test number
- 266536613378
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass123,181 miles (+7,767)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 123,181 miles
- Test number
- 636618412375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteN/s headlamp has water inside
Pass115,414 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 115,414 miles
- Test number
- 685449531393
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail115,414 miles (+10,238)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,414 miles
- Test number
- 769589131386
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,176 miles (+13,697)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 105,176 miles
- Test number
- 231067830347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,479 miles (+13,662)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 91,479 miles
- Test number
- 841935059369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,817 miles (+9,759)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 77,817 miles
- Test number
- 210777758378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,058 miles (+17,466)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 68,058 miles
- Test number
- 461388837442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 50,592 miles
- Test number
- 763309546317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 SXV
- Does LC53 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC53 SXV expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 SXV?
- The MOT on LC53 SXV expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC53 SXV done?
- LC53 SXV was recorded at 199,321 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 8,437 miles a year.
- Has LC53 SXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 SXV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC53 SXV 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 LC53 SXV find?
- LC53 SXV passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.
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