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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 WGXMOT history

LD53 WGX is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LD53 WGX grey 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,687 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WGX was last recorded at 175,687 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,270 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,417 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,687 miles
  • 2023 – 174,270 miles
  • 2022 – 173,424 miles
  • 2021 – 167,010 miles
  • 2020 – 164,642 miles
  • 2018 – 156,988 miles
  • 2017 – 146,222 miles
  • 2016 – 138,946 miles
  • 2015 – 131,610 miles
  • 2014 – 125,965 miles
  • 2013 – 115,608 miles
  • 2012 – 109,310 miles
  • 2011 – 93,083 miles
  • 2010 – 84,329 miles
  • 2009 – 76,422 miles
  • 2008 – 68,165 miles
  • 2007 – 55,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,687 miles
    Test number
    234275106402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,687 miles (+1,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,687 miles
    Test number
    541045554391
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass174,270 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,270 miles
    Test number
    476630208950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,424 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    173,424 miles
    Test number
    987903299787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,010 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,010 miles
    Test number
    460600328667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,642 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    209545130966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,988 miles (+10,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,988 miles
    Test number
    163064385774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass146,222 miles (+7,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,222 miles
    Test number
    577697689503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass138,946 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,946 miles
    Test number
    264566648412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,610 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,610 miles
    Test number
    609732251458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,965 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,965 miles
    Test number
    526984224329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,608 miles (+6,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    276238213390
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail109,310 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    179009442383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass109,310 miles (+7,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    675759242300
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass101,315 miles (+8,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    568297232017
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass93,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    148494851448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Fail93,083 miles (+8,754)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    568594751099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass84,329 miles (+7,907)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    412804950085
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis has surface corrosion
  19. Pass76,422 miles (+8,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    853739449055
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  20. Pass68,165 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    782877058031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    112932207162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,483 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    790761307183
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about LD53 WGX

Does LD53 WGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WGX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WGX?
The MOT on LD53 WGX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WGX done?
LD53 WGX was recorded at 175,687 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has LD53 WGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WGX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 WGX 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 WGX find?
LD53 WGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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