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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 MBVMOT history

LD53 MBV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LD53 MBV 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,435 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 MBV
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 MBV was last recorded at 99,435 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,762 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,673 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,435 miles
  • 2025 – 97,762 miles
  • 2024 – 93,892 miles
  • 2023 – 90,999 miles
  • 2022 – 88,069 miles
  • 2021 – 84,660 miles
  • 2020 – 81,119 miles
  • 2019 – 75,970 miles
  • 2018 – 70,953 miles
  • 2017 – 66,185 miles
  • 2016 – 63,943 miles
  • 2015 – 60,682 miles
  • 2014 – 56,594 miles
  • 2013 – 52,883 miles
  • 2012 – 48,827 miles
  • 2011 – 43,786 miles
  • 2010 – 38,818 miles
  • 2009 – 33,936 miles
  • 2008 – 30,262 miles
  • 2007 – 26,378 miles
  • 2006 – 23,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,435 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,435 miles (+1,673)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    794192220725
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass97,762 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    295313814725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,892 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    782526613295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,999 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    599094497367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,069 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    859549193777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,055 miles (+3,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    887155834913
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

  7. Pass84,660 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    589705448350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,119 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    702988059224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,970 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    635383564513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,953 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    769311822779
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail70,929 miles (+4,744)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    942028326134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass66,185 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    809210158598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,943 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    767764039939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,682 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    588425535160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,594 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,594 miles
    Test number
    208176434492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    676896333111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,883 miles (+4,056)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    216386233136
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVISE front wipers starting to spilt.

  18. Pass48,827 miles (+5,041)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    579565122192
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass43,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    225373621465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,786 miles (+4,968)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    246093021193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteADVISE near side front tyre low 3mm
    • NoteADVISE near side wiper blade spilt

  21. Pass38,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    733605620158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,818 miles (+4,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    751465420152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass33,936 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,936 miles
    Test number
    291056329410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,262 miles (+3,884)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,262 miles
    Test number
    292228028131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass26,378 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    751333097044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    204662786229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail23,561 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    722912286274
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD53 MBV

Does LD53 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 MBV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 MBV?
The MOT on LD53 MBV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 MBV done?
LD53 MBV was recorded at 99,435 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has LD53 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 MBV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 MBV 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 MBV find?
LD53 MBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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