Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LL53 DGVMOT history
LL53 DGV is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 150,598 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 DGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 DGV was last recorded at 150,598 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,596 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 150,598 miles
- 2023 – 143,370 miles
- 2022 – 135,967 miles
- 2021 – 127,430 miles
- 2020 – 122,173 miles
- 2019 – 112,854 miles
- 2018 – 102,136 miles
- 2017 – 90,540 miles
- 2016 – 87,983 miles
- 2015 – 85,228 miles
- 2014 – 81,802 miles
- 2013 – 77,507 miles
- 2012 – 73,149 miles
- 2011 – 66,790 miles
- 2010 – 60,611 miles
- 2009 – 54,668 miles
- 2008 – 46,064 miles
- 2007 – 33,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,598 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door step insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap removedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Both rear bump stops missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust rubbing on chassis at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,598 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 150,598 miles
- Test number
- 497326977725
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door step insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap removed
Fail150,596 miles (+7,226)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,596 miles
- Test number
- 243877946105
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat back frame broken (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door step insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap removed
Pass143,370 miles (+18)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 143,370 miles
- Test number
- 934749906779
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbing on chassis at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear reverse lamp inoperative
Fail143,352 miles (+7,385)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,352 miles
- Test number
- 569071461209
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbing on chassis at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear reverse lamp inoperative
Pass135,967 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,967 miles
- Test number
- 327811600479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,430 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,430 miles
- Test number
- 920851084896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,173 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,173 miles
- Test number
- 938639180597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,108 miles (+9,254)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,108 miles
- Test number
- 108184782892
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,854 miles (+10,718)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,854 miles
- Test number
- 767291895422
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass102,136 miles (+178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,136 miles
- Test number
- 261641089173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle driveshaft slight seepage of oil
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Fail101,958 miles (+11,418)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,958 miles
- Test number
- 318513822098
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle driveshaft slight seepage of oil
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Pass90,540 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 90,540 miles
- Test number
- 819482234401
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Pass87,983 miles (+2,755)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,983 miles
- Test number
- 393381322385
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,228 miles (+3,426)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 85,228 miles
- Test number
- 258591545060
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,802 miles (+4,295)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,802 miles
- Test number
- 669146234072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteTRACKING TOEING OUT TOO FAR
Pass77,507 miles (+4,358)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,507 miles
- Test number
- 908845633053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass73,149 miles (+6,359)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,149 miles
- Test number
- 428118342089
- NoteOil leak
Pass66,790 miles (+6,179)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 66,790 miles
- Test number
- 158178931009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,611 miles (+5,943)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 60,611 miles
- Test number
- 530202330071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions.
Pass54,668 miles (+82)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,668 miles
- Test number
- 174471949019
- NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions.
Fail54,586 miles (+8,522)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,586 miles
- Test number
- 253623939017
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions.
Pass46,064 miles (+12,124)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 46,064 miles
- Test number
- 132078058466
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass33,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 33,940 miles
- Test number
- 534167747082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 DGV
- Does LL53 DGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 DGV expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 DGV?
- The MOT on LL53 DGV expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 DGV done?
- LL53 DGV was recorded at 150,598 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
- Has LL53 DGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 DGV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL53 DGV 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 LL53 DGV find?
- LL53 DGV passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear door step insecure; offside front door check strap removed.
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