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Land Rover Discovery

Orange · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 LZWMOT history

LD53 LZW is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LD53 LZW orange Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
182,109 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LZW was last recorded at 182,109 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,086 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,109 miles
  • 2023 – 179,273 miles
  • 2021 – 175,237 miles
  • 2020 – 171,505 miles
  • 2019 – 165,632 miles
  • 2018 – 162,055 miles
  • 2017 – 157,006 miles
  • 2016 – 151,164 miles
  • 2015 – 144,239 miles
  • 2014 – 138,751 miles
  • 2013 – 130,446 miles
  • 2012 – 116,250 miles
  • 2011 – 100,693 miles
  • 2010 – 85,039 miles
  • 2009 – 68,853 miles
  • 2008 – 54,818 miles
  • 2007 – 43,118 miles
  • 2006 – 30,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,109 miles
    Test number
    714080857400
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail182,102 miles (+16)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,102 miles
    Test number
    759505349148
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Fail182,086 miles (+2,813)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,086 miles
    Test number
    957185756186
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti Roll Bar Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass179,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,273 miles
    Test number
    774237228938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,223 miles (+3,986)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,223 miles
    Test number
    249657812884
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass175,237 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,237 miles
    Test number
    240423442368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,505 miles (+5,873)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,505 miles
    Test number
    615287191541
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,632 miles (+3,577)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,632 miles
    Test number
    284733924644
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,055 miles (+5,049)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    162,055 miles
    Test number
    751371372080
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,006 miles (+5,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,006 miles
    Test number
    581081727661
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass151,164 miles (+6,925)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,164 miles
    Test number
    672810681694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass144,239 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,239 miles
    Test number
    511949244353
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail144,236 miles (+5,485)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,236 miles
    Test number
    368718214235
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass138,751 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    138,751 miles
    Test number
    638938924316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail138,686 miles (+8,240)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    267926424332
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass130,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    685566943325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail130,446 miles (+14,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    529965143383
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,250 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    468021542408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail116,059 miles (+15,366)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    848565532369
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail100,693 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    377416601371
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass100,693 miles (+15,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    709406701303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    991255400375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,039 miles (+16,186)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    150513900323
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,853 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    450952109481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,818 miles (+11,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    470657698275
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating,oil around fuel filter

  26. Pass43,118 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    220520397226
    • DangerousNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cord.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail431,185 miles (+400,351)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    431,185 miles
    Test number
    942180397281
    • DangerousNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cord.
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass30,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    300034166445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,834 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    614074566236
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD53 LZW

Does LD53 LZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LZW expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LZW?
The MOT on LD53 LZW expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LZW done?
LD53 LZW was recorded at 182,109 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 8,606 miles a year.
Has LD53 LZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LZW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 LZW 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 LZW find?
LD53 LZW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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