Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LL53 DHOMOT history
LL53 DHO is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,143 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 167,143 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 DHO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 DHO was last recorded at 167,143 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,791 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,352 miles
- Average per year
- 7,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,143 miles
- 2025 – 165,791 miles
- 2024 – 162,123 miles
- 2023 – 160,188 miles
- 2022 – 157,284 miles
- 2021 – 151,636 miles
- 2020 – 148,451 miles
- 2019 – 136,795 miles
- 2018 – 125,974 miles
- 2017 – 109,984 miles
- 2016 – 93,061 miles
- 2015 – 72,334 miles
- 2014 – 61,114 miles
- 2013 – 55,230 miles
- 2012 – 48,975 miles
- 2011 – 45,338 miles
- 2010 – 40,987 miles
- 2009 – 39,265 miles
- 2008 – 35,605 miles
- 2007 – 29,569 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components
- AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering
- AdvisorySlight play at steering arms
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
General underside corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,143 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 167,143 miles
- Test number
- 146106145420
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components
- AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering
- AdvisorySlight play at steering arms
Fail167,143 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,143 miles
- Test number
- 585164414170
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components
- AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering
- AdvisorySlight play at steering arms
Pass165,791 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,791 miles
- Test number
- 349467011074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,123 miles (+1,935)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 162,123 miles
- Test number
- 973850297178
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass160,188 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 160,188 miles
- Test number
- 912061636341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,179 miles (+2,895)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,179 miles
- Test number
- 137999155867
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,284 miles (+3,002)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 157,284 miles
- Test number
- 795985046607
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWasher jets partially blocked
Fail154,282 miles (+2,646)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,282 miles
- Test number
- 801651985807
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Manufactures plate limit defaced (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWasher jets partially blocked
Pass151,636 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 151,636 miles
- Test number
- 812543073669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,451 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 148,451 miles
- Test number
- 722582303624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail148,451 miles (+11,656)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,451 miles
- Test number
- 208662854197
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,795 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 136,795 miles
- Test number
- 888200572716
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,793 miles (+10,819)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,793 miles
- Test number
- 854110263431
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,974 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 125,974 miles
- Test number
- 101581873044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail125,974 miles (+15,990)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,974 miles
- Test number
- 555496405443
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,984 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,984 miles
- Test number
- 195869584740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,916 miles (+16,855)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,916 miles
- Test number
- 658704330617
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass93,061 miles (+140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 93,061 miles
- Test number
- 505718349158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail92,921 miles (+20,587)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,921 miles
- Test number
- 148738303632
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,334 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,334 miles
- Test number
- 567544805196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,321 miles (+11,207)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,321 miles
- Test number
- 218688795071
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,114 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,114 miles
- Test number
- 307485584008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,230 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,230 miles
- Test number
- 286122693085
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,230 miles (+6,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,230 miles
- Test number
- 418892793029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass48,975 miles (+3,637)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,975 miles
- Test number
- 847394292097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,338 miles (+4,351)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,338 miles
- Test number
- 745120881039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,987 miles (+1,722)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,987 miles
- Test number
- 553669370046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass39,265 miles (+3,660)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,265 miles
- Test number
- 653845869022
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,605 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 35,605 miles
- Test number
- 521442678050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,569 miles
- Test number
- 522792257065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 DHO
- Does LL53 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 DHO is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 DHO?
- The MOT on LL53 DHO is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 DHO done?
- LL53 DHO was recorded at 167,143 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
- Has LL53 DHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 DHO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL53 DHO 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 DHO find?
- LL53 DHO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate damaged; general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components; slight free play detected at steering, and 1 more.
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