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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LL53 DHUMOT history

LL53 DHU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 217,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

LL53 DHU 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 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
217,526 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DHU was last recorded at 217,526 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,510 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
11,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,526 miles
  • 2021 – 209,090 miles
  • 2020 – 198,828 miles
  • 2019 – 183,344 miles
  • 2018 – 167,348 miles
  • 2017 – 155,936 miles
  • 2015 – 142,190 miles
  • 2014 – 128,629 miles
  • 2013 – 127,614 miles
  • 2011 – 109,369 miles
  • 2010 – 66,022 miles
  • 2009 – 54,412 miles
  • 2008 – 44,964 miles
  • 2007 – 33,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Handbrake only just met performance requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,526 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,526 miles
    Test number
    125209912841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail217,510 miles (+8,420)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,510 miles
    Test number
    676502886556
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass209,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,090 miles
    Test number
    219614965050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail209,085 miles (+10,257)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,085 miles
    Test number
    978265688379
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,828 miles (+15,484)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,828 miles
    Test number
    622222565185
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met performance requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,344 miles (+15,996)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,344 miles
    Test number
    245668440744
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met performance requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass167,348 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    473643399097
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,348 miles (+11,412)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,348 miles
    Test number
    677359191745
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,936 miles (+13,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,936 miles
    Test number
    529836412503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass142,190 miles (+13,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,190 miles
    Test number
    239207825262
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass128,629 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    498360734185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,614 miles
    Test number
    499758033066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,614 miles (+18,245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,614 miles
    Test number
    888511233029
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass109,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,369 miles
    Test number
    348097121355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,369 miles (+43,347)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,369 miles
    Test number
    278726421326
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass66,022 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    211495950349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,044 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    664882800183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,412 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    193783599075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    570598988072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,964 miles (+11,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    703378888071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass33,733 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,733 miles
    Test number
    294534797048
    • Note255/55/18, both rear tyre tread blocks wearing out of shape.

Questions about LL53 DHU

Does LL53 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DHU expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DHU?
The MOT on LL53 DHU expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DHU done?
LL53 DHU was recorded at 217,526 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 11,763 miles a year.
Has LL53 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DHU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 DHU 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 DHU find?
LL53 DHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked.

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