Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LL53 SFUMOT history
LL53 SFU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 157,164 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 SFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 SFU was last recorded at 157,164 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 156,109 miles · 29 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,055 miles
- Average per year
- 6,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,164 miles
- 2023 – 156,109 miles
- 2022 – 154,725 miles
- 2021 – 153,157 miles
- 2019 – 147,901 miles
- 2018 – 140,004 miles
- 2017 – 137,031 miles
- 2016 – 134,194 miles
- 2015 – 123,898 miles
- 2014 – 114,472 miles
- 2013 – 106,575 miles
- 2012 – 97,373 miles
- 2011 – 89,671 miles
- 2010 – 81,667 miles
- 2009 – 70,588 miles
- 2008 – 61,218 miles
- 2007 – 51,431 miles
- 2006 – 37,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,164 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WATTS LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,164 miles (+1,055)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 157,164 miles
- Test number
- 680650882274
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WATTS LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,109 miles (+1,384)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 156,109 miles
- Test number
- 308350441466
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,725 miles (+6)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,725 miles
- Test number
- 643975997395
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail154,719 miles (+1,562)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,719 miles
- Test number
- 704621924384
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,157 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 153,157 miles
- Test number
- 832245321181
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,152 miles (+5,251)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,152 miles
- Test number
- 621008762576
- MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis between shock and spring mounts (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,901 miles (+7,897)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 147,901 miles
- Test number
- 537425746289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,004 miles (+143)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,004 miles
- Test number
- 701366778146
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and thin but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and thin but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail139,861 miles (+2,830)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,861 miles
- Test number
- 637341524632
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and thin but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and thin but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,031 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 137,031 miles
- Test number
- 512770317063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 134,194 miles
- Test number
- 644262659031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,194 miles (+10,296)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,194 miles
- Test number
- 236833623154
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass123,898 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 123,898 miles
- Test number
- 115241896898
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail123,894 miles (+9,422)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,894 miles
- Test number
- 294478787161
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass114,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 114,472 miles
- Test number
- 236355964296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,472 miles (+7,897)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,472 miles
- Test number
- 308395864246
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass106,575 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 106,575 miles
- Test number
- 517113563237
- NoteOil leak
Fail106,575 miles (+9,202)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,575 miles
- Test number
- 925813863281
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass97,373 miles (+7,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,373 miles
- Test number
- 946512562200
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,671 miles (+8,004)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,671 miles
- Test number
- 985472161232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,667 miles (+11,079)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,667 miles
- Test number
- 663883360270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,588 miles (+9,370)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,588 miles
- Test number
- 160361559211
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,218 miles (+9,787)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 61,218 miles
- Test number
- 310042058218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,431 miles (+13,689)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,431 miles
- Test number
- 872129347289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 37,742 miles
- Test number
- 323512246251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 SFU
- Does LL53 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 SFU is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 SFU?
- The MOT on LL53 SFU is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 SFU done?
- LL53 SFU was recorded at 157,164 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
- Has LL53 SFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 SFU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL53 SFU 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 SFU find?
- LL53 SFU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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