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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 FBOMOT history

LD53 FBO is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LD53 FBO blue 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
190,988 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FBO
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
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FBO was last recorded at 190,988 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,958 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,988 miles
  • 2025 – 182,203 miles
  • 2024 – 182,097 miles
  • 2023 – 177,573 miles
  • 2022 – 174,123 miles
  • 2019 – 170,327 miles
  • 2018 – 166,871 miles
  • 2017 – 162,357 miles
  • 2016 – 161,353 miles
  • 2015 – 159,703 miles
  • 2014 – 144,037 miles
  • 2012 – 117,476 miles
  • 2011 – 90,927 miles
  • 2010 – 58,729 miles
  • 2009 – 49,358 miles
  • 2008 – 40,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,988 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine, diffs, transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded 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.

  • O/s mirror cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,988 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    190,988 miles
    Test number
    320248776331
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine, diffs, transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail190,958 miles (+8,755)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,958 miles
    Test number
    304883521004
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover completely ripped open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine, diffs, transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass182,203 miles (+106)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,203 miles
    Test number
    714250073692
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass182,097 miles (+4,524)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    182,097 miles
    Test number
    424698907151
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass177,573 miles (+3,450)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    177,573 miles
    Test number
    426834630431
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass174,123 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    174,123 miles
    Test number
    799755496902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,112 miles (+3,785)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,112 miles
    Test number
    612927519635
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass170,327 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,327 miles
    Test number
    955182743240
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail170,327 miles (+3,456)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,327 miles
    Test number
    979191514224
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass166,871 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,871 miles
    Test number
    658664466940
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail166,871 miles (+4,514)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,871 miles
    Test number
    117754764783
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass162,357 miles (+1,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    162,357 miles
    Test number
    779452355397
    • AdvisoryCenter rear seat belt has slight cut in webbing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s rear hub seal leaking

  13. Pass161,353 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    161,353 miles
    Test number
    883018149116
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s rear hub seal weaping

  14. Fail161,352 miles (+1,649)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,352 miles
    Test number
    486408355591
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s rear hub seal weaping

  15. Pass159,703 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    297644285148
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting near limit
    • NoteO/s front disc scored on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre on limit
    • NotePossible rear hub seal leak

  16. Fail159,703 miles (+15,666)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    305473485131
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting near limit
    • NoteO/s front disc scored on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre on limit
    • NotePossible rear hub seal leak

  17. Fail144,037 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,037 miles
    Test number
    626953664041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass144,037 miles (+26,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,037 miles
    Test number
    819133264074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,476 miles (+26,549)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    475464182191
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

  20. Pass90,927 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,927 miles
    Test number
    205528961408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail90,927 miles (+32,198)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,927 miles
    Test number
    999898161132
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass58,729 miles (+9,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    810289900180
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass49,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    221205319414
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail49,358 miles (+8,747)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    183992719133
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass40,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    583154878061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    544963777031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543454467042
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LD53 FBO

Does LD53 FBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FBO is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FBO?
The MOT on LD53 FBO is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FBO done?
LD53 FBO was recorded at 190,988 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
Has LD53 FBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FBO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 FBO 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 LD53 FBO find?
LD53 FBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover split.; nearside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge., and 3 more.

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