
Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LE53 HBGMOT history
LE53 HBG is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 May 2024
- Mileage
- 148,920 mi
- At MOT on 25 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 HBG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 HBG was last recorded at 148,920 miles on 25 May 2023, 9,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 139,533 miles · 13 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,387 miles
- Average per year
- 7,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 148,920 miles
- 2022 – 139,533 miles
- 2021 – 131,663 miles
- 2019 – 124,925 miles
- 2018 – 120,550 miles
- 2017 – 113,427 miles
- 2016 – 105,703 miles
- 2015 – 98,496 miles
- 2014 – 89,462 miles
- 2013 – 80,985 miles
- 2012 – 74,090 miles
- 2011 – 66,288 miles
- 2010 – 58,564 miles
- 2009 – 51,793 miles
- 2008 – 45,194 miles
- 2007 – 38,588 miles
- 2006 – 27,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2015
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Childs seat fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,920 miles (+9,387)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,920 miles
- Test number
- 612836935339
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass139,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 139,533 miles
- Test number
- 881614347020
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail139,533 miles (+7,870)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,533 miles
- Test number
- 713866488180
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass131,663 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,663 miles
- Test number
- 137199713322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail131,663 miles (+6,738)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,663 miles
- Test number
- 467336259085
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass124,925 miles (+4,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,925 miles
- Test number
- 458916741999
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,550 miles (+7,123)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 120,550 miles
- Test number
- 571769364589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,427 miles (+7,724)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,427 miles
- Test number
- 350274444799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,703 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 105,703 miles
- Test number
- 739169541362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,496 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,496 miles
- Test number
- 693963782762
- AdvisoryChilds seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail98,424 miles (+8,962)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,424 miles
- Test number
- 422319769999
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryChilds seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass89,462 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 139788864253
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Fail89,462 miles (+8,477)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 377638564458
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGearbox leaking from sump plug
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass80,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 80,985 miles
- Test number
- 565771233254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,985 miles (+6,895)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,985 miles
- Test number
- 467481033228
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass74,090 miles (+7,802)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 74,090 miles
- Test number
- 137666332205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 319045131476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,288 miles (+7,724)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 365095831426
- Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,564 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 58,564 miles
- Test number
- 134355830200
- 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)
Pass51,793 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,793 miles
- Test number
- 712076039232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,789 miles (+6,595)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,789 miles
- Test number
- 884192439297
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass45,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,194 miles
- Test number
- 551229838223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,194 miles (+6,606)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,194 miles
- Test number
- 900349938283
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass38,588 miles (+10,606)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 38,588 miles
- Test number
- 354306337208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,982 miles
- Test number
- 782926756217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE53 HBG
- Does LE53 HBG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE53 HBG expired on 24 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 HBG?
- The MOT on LE53 HBG expired on 24 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE53 HBG done?
- LE53 HBG was recorded at 148,920 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 7,244 miles a year.
- Has LE53 HBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 HBG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LE53 HBG 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 LE53 HBG find?
- LE53 HBG passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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