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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 WHCMOT history

LD53 WHC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LD53 WHC green 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 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
198,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WHC
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WHC was last recorded at 198,963 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 9,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,305 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,658 miles
Average per year
9,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,963 miles
  • 2023 – 189,305 miles
  • 2022 – 188,320 miles
  • 2021 – 181,709 miles
  • 2020 – 174,893 miles
  • 2019 – 169,054 miles
  • 2018 – 161,057 miles
  • 2017 – 150,291 miles
  • 2016 – 138,982 miles
  • 2015 – 129,264 miles
  • 2014 – 119,221 miles
  • 2013 – 108,374 miles
  • 2012 – 99,794 miles
  • 2011 – 92,842 miles
  • 2010 – 83,941 miles
  • 2009 – 67,287 miles
  • 2008 – 45,493 miles
  • 2007 – 31,358 miles
  • 2006 – 19,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    198,963 miles
    Test number
    866359920778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail198,963 miles (+9,658)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,963 miles
    Test number
    664615171683
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass189,305 miles (+985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,305 miles
    Test number
    555206504820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass188,320 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,320 miles
    Test number
    629369909030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,709 miles (+6,816)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,709 miles
    Test number
    423972348134
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Pass174,893 miles (+5,839)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,893 miles
    Test number
    496852712992
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,054 miles (+7,997)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,054 miles
    Test number
    359276254540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,057 miles (+221)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,057 miles
    Test number
    498539746625
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail160,836 miles (+10,545)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    874806612114
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass150,291 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,291 miles
    Test number
    667681607010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,982 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    861192973400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,264 miles (+10,043)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    357642835423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass119,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    339263534280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,221 miles (+10,847)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    355863934279
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,374 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    586682333242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    775440432282
    • NoteOil leaks

  17. Fail99,794 miles (+6,952)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    166522322223
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leaks

  18. Pass92,842 miles (+8,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    925111221268
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass83,941 miles (+16,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    933468620285
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass67,287 miles (+21,794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    311274129433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,493 miles (+14,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    631658928224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,358 miles (+11,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    730397557288
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  23. Pass19,439 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,439 miles
    Test number
    220351866227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel filter slightly damp

Questions about LD53 WHC

Does LD53 WHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WHC expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WHC?
The MOT on LD53 WHC expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WHC done?
LD53 WHC was recorded at 198,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 9,859 miles a year.
Has LD53 WHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WHC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 WHC 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 WHC find?
LD53 WHC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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