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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 FAUMOT history

LD53 FAU is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LD53 FAU grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,647 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FAU
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FAU was last recorded at 94,647 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2016: 26,205 miles, lower than 40,858 miles on 9 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,454 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,647 miles
  • 2025 – 92,497 miles
  • 2024 – 89,153 miles
  • 2022 – 80,969 miles
  • 2021 – 73,135 miles
  • 2020 – 66,816 miles
  • 2019 – 58,718 miles
  • 2018 – 49,669 miles
  • 2017 – 37,435 miles
  • 2016 – 26,205 miles
  • 2014 – 40,858 miles
  • 2013 – 33,096 miles
  • 2011 – 28,436 miles
  • 2010 – 26,717 miles
  • 2009 – 25,735 miles
  • 2008 – 23,476 miles
  • 2007 – 20,716 miles
  • 2006 – 17,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,647 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,647 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    555911826392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,454 miles (+1,957)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    462278537190
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass92,497 miles (+3,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,497 miles
    Test number
    529226463559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass89,153 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,153 miles
    Test number
    516962392674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    747323549985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,969 miles (+7,834)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    325681702305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal leaking

  7. Pass73,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    479184779284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,134 miles (+6,318)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    818681123897
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    296585611771
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail66,816 miles (+8,098)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    313355385947
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,718 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,718 miles
    Test number
    996788197989
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass49,669 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    895859343118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,510 miles (+12,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    572047832901
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,435 miles (+11,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    859843762486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    743956295448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail26,205 miles (-14,653)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    793764223447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,858 miles (+7,762)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    678489624127
    • NoteGearbox leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre waering on edge

  18. Pass33,096 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    669822433074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,090 miles (+4,654)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    605180533063
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass28,436 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    926829361145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,717 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    934956120113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,735 miles
    Test number
    880629439294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,735 miles (+2,259)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,735 miles
    Test number
    301639439244
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass23,476 miles (+2,760)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    211754088422
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass20,716 miles (+3,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,716 miles
    Test number
    873152527293
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass17,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    874632716206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FAU

Does LD53 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FAU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FAU?
The MOT on LD53 FAU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FAU done?
LD53 FAU was recorded at 94,647 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has LD53 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FAU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 FAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 FAU find?
LD53 FAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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