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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 JTVMOT history

LD53 JTV is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LD53 JTV white 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,209 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JTV was last recorded at 150,209 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 10,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,962 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,247 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,209 miles
  • 2025 – 139,962 miles
  • 2023 – 139,345 miles
  • 2022 – 139,025 miles
  • 2021 – 137,793 miles
  • 2020 – 135,549 miles
  • 2019 – 132,410 miles
  • 2018 – 127,801 miles
  • 2017 – 123,702 miles
  • 2016 – 119,424 miles
  • 2015 – 108,220 miles
  • 2014 – 101,718 miles
  • 2013 – 93,187 miles
  • 2012 – 85,671 miles
  • 2011 – 85,590 miles
  • 2010 – 70,482 miles
  • 2009 – 46,616 miles
  • 2008 – 35,123 miles
  • 2007 – 33,244 miles
  • 2006 – 28,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,209 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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,209 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,209 miles
    Test number
    395690084907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,962 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,962 miles
    Test number
    378633978848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,345 miles
    Test number
    352725993982
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,345 miles (+320)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,345 miles
    Test number
    184577865878
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,025 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    400327376282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle is corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,014 miles (+1,221)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    869218031646
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (ABS) module. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded...

  7. Pass137,793 miles (+2,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    642194590686
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,549 miles (+3,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    641299688113
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass132,410 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,410 miles
    Test number
    346799418641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,801 miles
    Test number
    736970404813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail127,799 miles (+4,097)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,799 miles
    Test number
    238716638332
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass123,702 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    462969837868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,688 miles (+4,264)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    745340404775
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering leaking from unknown pipe - all wet with fluid (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link end has lift on full lock and is notchy (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint steering pump/box pipes all wet with steering fluid (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass119,424 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    733599981473
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes surface corrosion

  15. Pass118,364 miles (+10,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,364 miles
    Test number
    883983589681
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass108,220 miles (+6,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,220 miles
    Test number
    149307115111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,718 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,718 miles
    Test number
    399483514101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,187 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    997897833186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,671 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    339085702449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,590 miles (+15,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    798717201228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,482 miles (+23,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    492547590155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,616 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    524434289184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,123 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    914377208289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,244 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,244 miles
    Test number
    352921167495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    262234456288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 JTV

Does LD53 JTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 JTV is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JTV?
The MOT on LD53 JTV is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 JTV done?
LD53 JTV was recorded at 150,209 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LD53 JTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JTV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 JTV 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 JTV find?
LD53 JTV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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