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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LL53 DCYMOT history

LL53 DCY is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LL53 DCY grey 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 1 Jan 2023
Mileage
196,247 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DCY was last recorded at 196,247 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2010: 101,104 miles, lower than 109,979 miles on 5 Mar 2010.

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
193,806 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
9,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 196,247 miles
  • 2020 – 193,806 miles
  • 2019 – 186,459 miles
  • 2018 – 183,403 miles
  • 2016 – 170,492 miles
  • 2015 – 164,123 miles
  • 2014 – 156,285 miles
  • 2013 – 149,741 miles
  • 2012 – 140,145 miles
  • 2011 – 127,751 miles
  • 2010 – 101,104 miles
  • 2009 – 94,821 miles
  • 2008 – 75,010 miles
  • 2007 – 55,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,247 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension bump stop rubber missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,247 miles (+2,441)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,247 miles
    Test number
    517247436186
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension bump stop rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  2. Pass193,806 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,806 miles
    Test number
    348659494835
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail193,803 miles (+7,344)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,803 miles
    Test number
    966818377586
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,459 miles
    Test number
    113654732985
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,459 miles (+3,056)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,459 miles
    Test number
    559921674615
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,403 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,403 miles
    Test number
    278411579169
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail183,349 miles (+12,857)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,349 miles
    Test number
    128586930688
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass170,492 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    170,492 miles
    Test number
    564215468324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,123 miles (+7,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    164,123 miles
    Test number
    565386105111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail156,285 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,285 miles
    Test number
    475611294021
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAbs light suspect further investigation intermittant fault

  11. Pass156,285 miles (+6,544)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    156,285 miles
    Test number
    659581594086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAbs light suspect further investigation intermittant fault

  12. Pass149,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,741 miles
    Test number
    215106503168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail149,741 miles (+9,596)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,741 miles
    Test number
    516286803104
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail140,145 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    286743082004
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass140,145 miles (+12,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    826503582078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    675370371016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail127,751 miles (+26,647)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    859332061072
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass101,104 miles (-8,875)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    394376870010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,979 miles (+15,158)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    111744160438
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass94,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,821 miles
    Test number
    311167319136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,821 miles (+19,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,821 miles
    Test number
    734497019190
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass75,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    192881638093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,008 miles (+19,321)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    471271038087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    761717757066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DCY

Does LL53 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DCY expired on 1 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DCY?
The MOT on LL53 DCY expired on 1 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DCY done?
LL53 DCY was recorded at 196,247 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 9,483 miles a year.
Has LL53 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DCY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LL53 DCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 DCY find?
LL53 DCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust noisy; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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