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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LE53 KEVMOT history

LE53 KEV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

LE53 KEV black 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 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
219,419 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 KEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 KEV was last recorded at 219,419 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 7,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,788 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,631 miles
Average per year
11,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,419 miles
  • 2022 – 211,788 miles
  • 2021 – 204,118 miles
  • 2020 – 187,078 miles
  • 2019 – 172,772 miles
  • 2018 – 164,705 miles
  • 2017 – 152,321 miles
  • 2016 – 136,015 miles
  • 2015 – 116,473 miles
  • 2014 – 97,870 miles
  • 2013 – 91,244 miles
  • 2012 – 84,785 miles
  • 2011 – 76,476 miles
  • 2010 – 65,680 miles
  • 2009 – 58,527 miles
  • 2008 – 46,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,419 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,419 miles (+7,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,419 miles
    Test number
    201988465490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,788 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,788 miles
    Test number
    734294441552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail211,781 miles (+7,663)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,781 miles
    Test number
    877214655221
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,118 miles (+17,040)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    204,118 miles
    Test number
    245263718437
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure bumper (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,078 miles (+14,306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    187,078 miles
    Test number
    123759488058
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass172,772 miles (+281)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    172,772 miles
    Test number
    770383139887
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail172,491 miles (+7,786)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,491 miles
    Test number
    735319616713
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass164,705 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    188181652088
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail164,705 miles (+12,384)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    720253300523
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,321 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    139022790883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight cracking within the center of the friction area (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured due to heat but not binding at time of test (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox transfer box

  11. Fail152,315 miles (+16,300)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    930634867507
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight cracking within the center of the friction area (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured due to heat but not binding at time of test (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox transfer box

  12. Pass136,015 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,015 miles
    Test number
    774080922142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail136,008 miles (+19,535)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,008 miles
    Test number
    682648237570
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass116,473 miles (+18,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    275558715432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass97,870 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    709905714167
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDog guard fitted preventing full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, however not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOffside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor

  16. Pass97,869 miles (+5)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    475060094061
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDog guard fitted preventing full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, however not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOffside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor

  17. Fail97,864 miles (+6,620)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    106727484030
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDog guard fitted preventing full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, however not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOffside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor

  18. Pass91,244 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    376627783009
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail91,244 miles (+6,459)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    549947183060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass84,785 miles (+8,309)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    567083672086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteNsf and osr tyres side walls damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  21. Pass76,476 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,476 miles
    Test number
    257107941077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,680 miles (+7,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    901756540027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,527 miles (+63)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    570023359149
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

  24. Fail58,464 miles (+12,213)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    904050659192
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteOff side rear t6yre worn on the inside edge below the legal limit
    • NoteOff side rear tyre damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  25. Pass46,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    283524558486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 KEV

Does LE53 KEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 KEV expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 KEV?
The MOT on LE53 KEV expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 KEV done?
LE53 KEV was recorded at 219,419 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 11,218 miles a year.
Has LE53 KEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 KEV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LE53 KEV 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 KEV find?
LE53 KEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush.

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