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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 PXRMOT history

LD53 PXR is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LD53 PXR green 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
153,146 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PXR was last recorded at 153,146 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2008: 70,192 miles, lower than 566,666 miles on 26 Sept 2007.

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
150,100 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,046 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,146 miles
  • 2025 – 150,100 miles
  • 2024 – 147,909 miles
  • 2023 – 145,225 miles
  • 2022 – 143,437 miles
  • 2021 – 141,616 miles
  • 2020 – 139,850 miles
  • 2019 – 136,759 miles
  • 2018 – 133,279 miles
  • 2017 – 128,847 miles
  • 2016 – 123,166 miles
  • 2015 – 117,541 miles
  • 2014 – 111,472 miles
  • 2013 – 104,238 miles
  • 2012 – 99,725 miles
  • 2010 – 88,042 miles
  • 2009 – 81,184 miles
  • 2008 – 70,192 miles
  • 2007 – 566,666 miles
  • 2006 – 49,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • 1 rear exhaust mounting broken away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,146 miles (+3,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,146 miles
    Test number
    147300840287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,100 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,100 miles
    Test number
    325102915145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. Fail150,080 miles (+2,171)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,080 miles
    Test number
    347224314190
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of upper spring mount (inner chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass147,909 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    790235865968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,830 miles (+2,605)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    134694284106
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Advisory1 rear exhaust mounting broken away
  6. Pass145,225 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,225 miles
    Test number
    960317832304
    • Advisory1 rear exhaust mounting broken away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass143,437 miles (+1,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,437 miles
    Test number
    836142402064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,616 miles (+1,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,616 miles
    Test number
    502628631232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass139,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    625585193574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near front-most tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  10. Fail139,850 miles (+3,091)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    928282555051
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near front-most tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  11. Pass136,759 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    542588798949
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail136,749 miles (+3,470)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    736178801470
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass133,279 miles (+4,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,279 miles
    Test number
    158774595597
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass128,847 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,847 miles
    Test number
    373206317330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,166 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    164006726709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,541 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    298039065097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,472 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    556705284015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,238 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    399356083022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,725 miles (+11,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,725 miles
    Test number
    406303392037
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass88,042 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    714627370210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass81,184 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    391703579462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,192 miles (-496,474)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    454707868241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass566,666 miles (+517,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    566,666 miles
    Test number
    941459867261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    333191366456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PXR

Does LD53 PXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PXR is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PXR?
The MOT on LD53 PXR is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 PXR done?
LD53 PXR was recorded at 153,146 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has LD53 PXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PXR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 PXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 PXR find?
LD53 PXR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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